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On the 13th and final day of Norouz celebrations we have Sizdah Be-Dar. This is a day when families and friends gather and picnic in a park near a body of flowing water. Similar to last year, we will be meeting at the playground area at ?iyuls (Cliff Gilker) Park.
As part of this tradition, each person ties a knot in the sabzeh (sprouted wheatgrass), makes a wish, and tosses the sabzeh in the river. This symbolizes letting go of the old, and welcoming in the new (a very common theme in our Norouz tradition). In preparation for the arrival of spring, I am encouraging everyone to try growing their own sabzeh this year. We will also try to have extra sabzeh at the event for guests to partake in the tradition.
Since Sizdah Be-Dar falls on a Wednesday this year, we have opted to gather on the following Sunday, April 6, to make it easier for folks to attend.
Traditionally this is a day to picnic together in the park. As such, folks are encouraged to make their favourite dish to share. Donations collected at the event will go towards this and other Norouz events that we are putting on.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cliff Gilker Park, Jonni Gray, Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sunshine Coast, BC V0N 2W0, Canada,Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Gibsons
