Photos: Families Spring Into Nowruz

Children join performers on stage during a showcase of traditional Nowruz songs at Asia Society New York on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

A performer from J-Hoon Musical Ensemble teaches audiences about some of the traditions of Nowruz at Asia Society New York on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

Performers from J-Hoon Musical Ensemble participate in the Nowruz tradition of "chaharshanbeh suri," or fire jumping, at Asia Society New York on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

Both kids and adults enjoy an array of crafts and educational workshops celebrating Nowruz at Asia Society New York on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

Celebrants stand in front of a mosaic of colorful handmade "tiles" decorated by children at Asia Society New York on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

A mosaic of colorful handmade "tiles" decorated by children on display at Asia Society New York on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

Celebrants put together a shared "Haft-Seen," a typical celebratory table spread, at Asia Society New york on March 18, 2017. (Ali Yousefian/Asia Society)

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Nowruz, the Persian New Year holiday that marks the beginning of the spring, was celebrated at Asia Society on Saturday, March 18, with traditional music, dance, and family-friendly crafts from Central Asia and Iran. The day of festivities included a performance by J-Hoon Musical Ensemble, a Kurdish youth dance company from New York City, introducing the joyous and vibrant culture of the Kurdish people of western Iran through a colorful display of song and dance.

Children and families also indulged in an array of festive activities including making clay fish, creating a shared Haft-Seen (a celebratory table spread), decorating Haft-Seen frames, and planting flowers.