New Neighbors Coalition Nowruz Celebration

Join the New Neighbors Coalition for a community celebration of Nowruz on Monday, March 23rd in the St. Luke’s Undercroft. This festival marks the start of the new year on the Solar Hijri calendar, used by many Central and West Asian ethnic groups, coinciding with the Northern Hemisphere’s spring equinox. Though Nowruz is observed in many places worldwide, the holiday is predominantly traditional of the people of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The festivities will include age appropriate activities, music, some Nowruz bites, and an opportunity to learn some new ways celebrate the new year. This is a family-friendly event, and kids are highly encouraged to join! Donations of $5-10 suggested to help offset cost of the event. However, money should not be a barrier, and all are welcome to attend regardless of ability to pay. For more information and to RSVP to the celebration, please see the event’s Facebook page. Any questions can be directed to New Neighbors Coalition Program Director, Momina Di Blasio, at momina@stlukesjamestown.org.