Largest Free Nowruz Celebration in the World by Farhang Foundation, on Sun., Mar. 9 at UCLA

The most vibrant and lively spring event of the year is just around the corner. Envision dancers twirling in beautiful garb, horns roaring, authentic cultural performances, captivating storytelling, and the joy of being part of it all—plus so much more. Nowruz, meaning "new day," is an ancient celebration marking the vernal equinox—a universal moment of rebirth and renewal. The Iranian New Year begins precisely at the moment of spring's arrival. Nowruz is celebrated by more than 300 million people around the world, including in Iran, Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Georgia, India, Iraq, Tajikistan, Turkey, and the United States just to name a few. Farhang Foundation’s festival welcomes spring with its 15th Annual Celebration of Nowruz in Los Angeles and is one of the largest Nowruz (Iranian New Year) celebrations in the world. The colorful daylong program offers something for all ages, and includes traditional music, arts and crafts, dance, food, children’s activities, stilt walkers, and the signature Grand Haft Sîn display. “For 14 years, Farhang Foundation has been proud to bring the spirit of Nowruz to Los Angeles,” said Alireza Ardekani, Executive Director of Farhang Foundation. “Our annual celebration at UCLA has become one of the largest Nowruz festivals in the world, uniting our diverse community in a joyous tribute to renewal, culture, and tradition. Nowruz embodies the universal values of harmony, hope, and new beginnings, and we invite everyone from all backgrounds to join us in welcoming the Iranian New Year with music, dance, art, and the shared joy of this timeless celebration.” All of the Nowruz outdoor activities are free and open to the public from 12 to 5 p.m., and will take place at UCLA’s Dickson Court, which is adjacent to Royce Hall. https://farhang.org/nowruz/15th-annual-celebration-of-nowruz-at-ucla Additionally, a special ticketed event takes place at UCLA’s iconic Royce Hall at 6 p.m. This unforgettable evening concert is presented in collaboration with UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music. UCLA and Farhang Foundation have enjoyed a long relationship; the Farhang Foundation helped establish an academic degree in Iranian music— the only program of its kind in the world outside of Iran dedicated to Iranian music. The Nowruz Concert will feature world-renowned musicians, many of whom are flying in from around the world. https://farhang.org/nowruz/2025-nowruz-concert-at-ucla

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