Saturday, March 29, 2025
Museum Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Special Programming: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Discover the beautiful customs and traditions of Nowruz and how the Persian New Year is celebrated around the world. Join us as we welcome spring, new beginnings, and the renewal of nature with this ancient holiday observed by more than 300 million people worldwide. Enjoy traditional music and dance, learn about the Haft-sin table arrangement, and engage in hands-on art activities to honor the spring equinox that kicks off the ‘new day’ celebration.
Hands-on Activities
Spring Crown
Plant a Seed
Nowruz Traditions on Display including Haft-Sin table arrangements
Performances
Baharestan Kids
Beshkan Dance Academy
Dances by Ismaili Council Cultural Class students
Storytime with Zahra
Amir Etemadzadeh, solo performance
The celebration is created in partnership with the Museum’s Nowruz cultural advisors.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS
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Our supporting sponsors:
This program was made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jose.
The series includes: El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos, Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Proud of My Family, Juneteenth, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Diwali Festival, Dia de los Muertos, and Menorahs & Miracles.