Join us for a celebration of Norooz* as we welcome the arrival of Spring at the Marina Bay Park in Richmond on Saturday, March 22, 2025 between 11:00 and 5:00 PM. The City of Richmond and Diaspora Arts Connection proudly present “Norooz Spring Equinox Celebration,” where we will gather for a day of music, dance and community. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your families and friends and join us!

Miriam Peretz and her Nava Dancers will join musicians Amir Etemadzadeh, Mohammad Ebrahimi, and Aydin Shaterian and DJ Dr. T to provide entertainment.

We are grateful for the help of our sponsors who have made this event possible.

*Nowruz, celebrated across Western and Central Asia, means "New Day" in Persian language. It is also spelled as Norooz, Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nevruz, and other variations.

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