Advertisement
Cost: free; registration recommendedHonor the new year at our annual Nowruz Family Day. Welcome spring with free attractions for all ages, including storytelling, hands-on activities, and more. Persian sweets and food will be available for purchase. Learn about Nowruz.
Register in advance to make sure you get the best experience. Some activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
Festivities:
Haftseen table displays
Interactive storytelling by Xanthe Gresham (limited capacity)
Crafts and activities in partnership with Iranian Community School and FarsiSpeakingKids
A scavenger hunt and other hands-on family activities
Docent-led spotlight talks
Curator-led gallery tours
Persian food and sweets available for purchase
Featured exhibitions: Engaging the Senses and Feast Your Eyes
Check back in for a more detailed schedule.
About Nowruz:
Nowruz, the Persian word for “new day,” marks the vernal equinox and the first day of spring. Rooted in Zoroastrianism (the religion of Iran before the advent of Islam), Nowruz was celebrated in Iran and much of the ancient Near East as early as three thousand years ago. Today, people in many regions—from West Asia and the Caucasus to Central and South Asia—participate in the thirteen days of Nowruz festivities with their own local variations.
Our annual festival is made possible by the Jahangir and Eleanor Amuzegar Persian Culture Celebrations Fund.
Image Credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Photographed by Cory Grace.
Advertisement
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560
Tickets
USD 0.00
