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Nowruz: Persian New Year Celebration

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Presented in partnership with the Zoroastrian Association of Houston

Nowruz: Persian New Year Celebration

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Schedule

Friday, March 17, 2023
5:30 p.m. Program


All-Ages Activities | Performances

This Spring Break, celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with us!

Marking the first day of spring and the renewal of nature, Nowruz highlights the values of peace and solidarity among generations, families, and neighbors, contributing to cultural diversity and friendship among peoples and different communities. Celebrating Nowruz also means a celebration of life in harmony with nature. Stemming from ancient Zoroastrian roots, the word "Nowruz" means "new day." The holiday — also spelled as Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz — is celebrated by more than 300 million people in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, United States, Canada, and other regions. 

Following daytime activities throughout the week at Asia Society Texas, join us Friday evening for a special all-ages celebration featuring performances, arts and crafts, cultural learning opportunities, stories, food, and more! All are welcome to join our free Spring Break events for this opportunity to learn, engage, connect, and have fun.

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Photo Booth
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Performances

Event Schedule

6:30 p.m. Persian Song
presented by Behzad Kaigobadi & Group
7 p.m. Songs of Spring
presented by Ms. Teng & Students from Ed White Elementary School
7:10 p.m. Scarf Dance
presented by Asian American School of Dance
7:25 p.m. Persian Dance
presented by ICF
7:30 p.m. Afghani Dance
presented by Ismaili Council of Southwestern USA
7:35 p.m. Persian Song
presented by Behzad Kaigobadi & Group
7:50 p.m. Interactive Bollywood Dance
presented by Rhythm India Dance School

Presenting Sponsor of Spring Break: Celebrating Nowruz

Zoroastrian Association of Houston

Sponsor of Spring Break: Celebrating Nowruz

Earth Stone & Colours
Society of Iranian American Women for Education

Program Partner of Spring Break: Celebrating Nowruz

ICF Houston

Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Wells Fargo. Generous funding also provided by​ Cathay Bank Foundation and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Additional support is provided by Friends of Asia Society Texas, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing the best in exhibitions and public programming to Houston. 

Presenting Sponsor

Wells Fargo

Additional Support

Cathay Bank
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

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