Variation IV: Nowruz at Seattle City Hall

Mesmerizing music, dances, art exhibitions, hands-on demos, children's activities, and more!

Early Music Seattle and Seattle-Isfahan Sister City Advocacy (SISCA) are thrilled to announce a collaborative celebration of the ancient Persian festival of Nowruz on Sunday, March 23, 2025. SISCA will kick off the day's events at Seattle City Hall with its 5th Annual Nowruz Celebration, a free, family-friendly festival from 12pm to 5pm supported by funding from the City of Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund. The celebratory spirit will continue at Seattle's Town Hall from 5pm with Nowruz displays from SISCA ahead of Early Music Seattle's featured performance by the Afro-Persian group, The Siriya Ensemble taking the stage at 7:30pm.

Nowruz is a New Year Festival centered around the Spring Equinox that has been celebrated for over 3,000 years by over 300 million people in 13 countries. This 13- day celebration revolves around renewal, family gatherings, food, gifting, joy and dance.

SISCA is an organization of citizen volunteers from the greater Seattle Area who seek to elevate Persian culture, arts, music, and traditions, creating space for and acting as a bridge to empower connections in the community. The natural synergy between the work that EMS and SISCA do lies in the common goal to showcase our rich cultural diversity and foster a sense of belonging for the Persia diaspora. SISCA's Nowruz Celebration is a testament of collaboration, celebrating and highlighting the diverse tapestry of cultures that celebrate Nowruz. The opportunity to partner with Early Music Seattle is the next step in expanding community connections and bringing everyone together in a day filled with joy, celebration, and tradition.

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