Women* Health Justice
NEWROZ PÎROZ BE
For Freedom and Solidarity
28. March 2026
11.00-21.30
11.00-21.30
Save the Date
For free
all ages welcome
in German/in English/Kurdisch/Farsi
Together with Rojavida – Bildung und Kultur für Kinder e.V., AfgActivistCollective, and Yekmal e.V., we invite you to celebrate Newroz.
Newroz – also known as Nowruz – means “New Day”. It marks the arrival of spring, the awakening of nature, and the return of light. It is also a powerful symbol of resistance, hope, and self-determination in the face of oppression and exclusion.
The Newroz fire is more than a tradition. It stands for freedom, renewal, and community. For generations, people have gathered around the fire to celebrate diversity and stand up for justice, dignity, and solidarity.
Newroz brings communities together – across backgrounds, languages, and religions – in a shared vision of a more just world.
Program Overview
12:00 – 17:00 Family & Children’s Program
Together with Yekmal e.V., we’re hosting a joyful and colorful Newroz celebration for all ages at Spore Initiative.
Children’s Stage Program (13:00 – 15:00)
Children from Yekmal e.V.’s bilingual Pîya kindergartens will perform:
- Def (frame drum) performance
- Govend (traditional folk dance)
- A short film made by the kids
- A music and movement show
Special highlight: Govend performance by a dance group from Afrin
Afterward, all children and families are warmly invited to join a participatory dance workshop.
Interactive Stalls & Family Activities
- Face painting
- Textile crafts with Blumenkollektiv
- Creative and play activities for kids and adults
- Info stand about Yekmal e.V.’s work
- Information about Înstîtutê Ziwan û Kulturê Kirmancî (Zaza) – IKK
Also joining us: Bilingual Pîya kindergartens · Parents’ groups · Family centers
Workshops & Panel
15:00 – 16:00 Dance Workshop with Sammir (adults)
16:15 – 17:15 Govendakî Dance Workshop (adults)
16:30 – 17:30 Panel Discussion with:
- An activist from AfgActivistCollective
- Aram Zoza (Kurdish perspective)
- Hoda Aminian (Iranian perspective)
- Yekmal e.V.
Topics include community, solidarity, resistance, and cultural self-determination.
Performances & Concerts
17:45 – 18:15 Dance performance: Sammir & Crew
18:15 – 18:45 Dance performance: Govendakî
19:00 – 20:15 Concert: Samim Ava
20:30 – 21:15 Concert: Sekina Teyna
21:30 – 22:00 Open dance floor with DJ Masta Sai
16:00 – 22:00 Bazaar
Kurdish and Afghan food, plus arts and crafts in the Classroom
Come, bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate the fire of freedom, the start of spring, and being together.
Newroz pîroz be!
