NEWROZ PÎROZ BE

Multiple communities join forces to honor the history and political significance of Newroz for this year’s celebration. The event will include a panel discussion featuring Afghan and Baloch activists addressing the oppression and struggles of their people, as well as a conversation about the Kurdish experience, including the ban on Newroz in parts of Kurdistan and Afghanistan. 

The program will feature:

2:00 — 4:00 p.m. (parallel)

Kids Program: Traditional afghan and kurdish Children games, Book readings, Dance Workshops and a workshop with Blue Boat about the book JINA – A Girl Whose Name Means Life (Written by Zilan Koessler and illustrated by Clara Gilod)

4:00 — 7:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion – Afghan activists (Afgactivistcollective), Farhad Baloc (Baloch activist), and Kurdish perspectives on the ban of Newroz

Cultural Performances & Music:

5:30 — 6:00 p.m.
Dance Group – GovendaKI & AWA Theater   

6:15 p.m.

Shared Dinner

(Kurdish and Afghan food)   

8:00 — 8:30 p.m.

Honardost x Masi afghan traditional music

8:30 — 9:30 p.m.

Tesî, kurdish Music Group, Helan Jawish (Vocal, Guitar), Vedat Demirbas (Bilûr, Kamancheh, Baglama) and Dogukan Karakus (Percussion); together with Daf Performance will provide special sound moments with their unique musical performances.

9:30 — 10:30 p.m.

DJ Masta Sai

Special Performance: Kurdish Rapper Yasin, recently released from imprisonment in Iran – a symbol of resistance.