Event

Nawruz (Nowruz) is often described simply as "Persian" or "Iranian" New Year, but it is celebrated from the Uyghur regions of Western China all across Central Asia through to Iran and beyond, including parts of Russia, Afghanistan, and broader South Asia. The holiday marks the spring equinox, on or around March 21st of each year. 

Come join us in celebrating the arrival of spring, with Central Asian food! There will also be presentations and performances focused on regional traditions around Nawruz by student groups.

Performances and presentations will include Kazakh traditional music and dance, and a presentation about Nawruz in the Uyghur region and a special performance by Jeffrey Werbock of Azerbaijani art music (mugham).

Food will be served at sundown.

Cosponsored with Pan-Asian American Community House, Middle East Center, South Asia Center, Penn Language Center, Middle East Languages and Cultures, Russian and East European Studies, Persian Students Association, Azerbaijani Student Club, Penn Kazakh Association