International Day of Nowruz 2023; March 20th.

FORUM: "NOWRUZ 1402." International Day of Nowruz 2023.

Nowruz marks the first day of spring. The Celebration of the Day plays a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples based on mutual respect and the ideals of peace and good neighbourliness. Its traditions and rituals reflect the cultural and ancient customs of the civilizations of the East and West, which influenced those civilizations through the interchange of human values.




Statement from the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for International Day of Nowryz 2023; March 20th.

Nowruz marks new beginnings.
A "new day".
A new year.
The arrival of spring and rebirth of nature.

For more than 300 million people around the world, it is a time for family and friends to come together, reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future.

Nowruz is also a celebration of humanity’s rich cultural heritage and diversity. And a chance – for all of us – to be guided by its values of peace, dialogue and solidarity:To reaffirm our commitment to human rights and dignity;
To promote mutual respect and reconciliation;
To protect the planet and live in harmony with nature.

As we celebrate Nowruz, let us choose hope and compassion, embrace the opportunities that lie ahead, and work together to building a more peaceful, more sustainable and more inclusive world for all.

May this Nowruz bring you joy, good health and prosperity.

U.N. Secretary-General.

EVENTS: Celebrating Nowruz means the affirmation of life in harmony with nature, awareness of the inseparable link between constructive labour and natural cycles of renewal and a solicitous and respectful attitude towards natural sources of life. United Nations Information Centres in Teheran

International Day of Nowruz 2022; March 21st

 

Forum: 'Celebrating Nowruz" Internatinal Day of Nowruz 2022.

The northern hemisphere is saying goodbye to cold, barren landscapes and hello to spring’s budding leaves and blooming flowers. Millions around the world put on festivals, feasts and enjoy outdoor activities in celebration of Nowruz, the first day of spring and official start to Persian New Year.

Nowruz is one of the oldest holidays and has a rich history that dates back over 3,000 years. The 13-day celebration begins with the vernal equinox when the sun crosses the equator. This widely symbolizes rebirth and the affirmation of life in harmony with nature.

For many, common traditions include house cleaning, visiting friends and neighbors, and preparing traditional dishes such as special desserts, herb rice, and fried fish.

Happy Nowruz!

Statement by the U.N. Secretary-General on International Day of Nowruz 2022

Dear friends,

Each year, Nowruz marks a new beginning.

Last year, the Nowruz celebration coincided with the early days of an unprecedented and devastating global pandemic.

This year, the Nowruz spirit is more vital than ever.

Solidarity between communities and generations is more crucial than ever.

Our promise in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind is more essential than ever.

Today, we can start to see light at the end of the tunnel.

As the world comes together to defeat COVID-19, Nowruz serves as an inspiration to recover and rebuild in a more just and durable way, in harmony with nature.

I offer my best wishes to everyone marking Nowruz.

May this day advance happiness, health, and harmony to all.

EVENTS: 13th Annual Celebration of Nowruz at UCLA.

Join Farhang Foundation on Sunday March 20th for our return to the 13th Annual Celebration of Nowruz at UCLA in-person after a two-year hiatus. This event is the largest free celebration of Nowruz (Iranian New Year) in the world. The event takes place in Dickson Court from 12PM - 5PM and is open to all. This year's free events include: Live performances by: The Ava Choir Negar Estakhr Puppet Show Arezoo Koochakan's L.A. DAF Ensemble The Melieka Fathi Dance Company The Firuze Dance Company by Robyn Friend The UCLA Iranian Music Student Ensemble Children's Activities and Arts and Crafts Exclusive art and virtual activities by the Getty Villa Museum Plus a Grand Haft Sîn Display and an Iranian Tea House. Nowruz at UCLA is FREE and open to all. For full details and more information please visit us at https://farhang.org/nowruzla Location Address: 10745 Dickson Court, LA, CA 90095 Parking: UCLA Structure #2 719 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

International Day of Nowruz 2021, March 21

Statement by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Nowruz 2021, March 21.

"Dear friends, Each year, Nowruz marks a new beginning. Last year, the Nowruz celebration coincided with the early days of an unprecedented and devastating global pandemic. This year, the Nowruz spirit is more vital than ever. Solidarity between communities and generations is more crucial than ever. Our promise in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind is more essential than ever. Today, we can start to see light at the end of the tunnel. As the world comes together to defeat COVID-19, Nowruz serves as an inspiration to recover and rebuild in a more just and durable way, in harmony with nature. I offer my best wishes to everyone marking Nowruz. May this day advance happiness, health and harmony to all."

FORUM: International Day of Nowruz 2021

 Promoting values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighborliness.

International Day of Nowruz , March 21st

国际诺鲁孜节,3月21日.

International Day of Nowruz, 21 March.

Día Internacional del Novruz, 21 de marzo.

 Международный день Навруз, 21 марта. 

Journée internationale du Novruz, 21 mars.

 اليوم الدولي للنوروز - 21 مارس اذار.

United Nations Secretary-General's Message for the International Day if Nowruz 2015.

The annual observance of Nowruz is a wonderful opportunity for people to join together to celebrate cultural diversity, dialogue and mutual respect. It is a moment of unity and solidarity, within and among societies, that is all the more important at times of strife and division.
This year’s Nowruz also takes on special meaning as the United Nations works to shape a new vision for sustainable future and adopt a meaningful universal climate agreement. These priorities for 2015 are in line with the spirit of Nowruz, which promotes harmony with nature and all peoples to foster cooperation for lasting peace.
This ancient New Year tradition coincides with the arrival of spring, giving rise to a rich array of customs, rituals and festivities, from communities in Western, Central and Southern Asia, to the Caucasus, Balkans and other regions. Nowruz is inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, under UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
I wish joyous and peaceful celebrations to all. May the spirit of Nowruz live on throughout the year.

Ban Ki-moon

UNESCO Director-General's Message for the International Day of Nowruz 2015.

Nowruz marks the New Year and the arrival of spring across many countries of Western, Central and Southern Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans and other regions. This age-old celebration of diversity, dialogue and solidarity brings together peoples of many different cultures, religions and languages, joining families and communities together.

Celebrated across so many borders, Nowruz has given rise to a rich horizon of customs, rituals and festivities that are often associated with nature and fertility. The songs, dances, festive meals and other social practices that form an integral part of Nowruz provide vivid demonstration of the creative diversity that UNESCO seeks to promote in all of its work. In 2009, Nowruz was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- one year later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution recognizing 21 March as the International Day of Nowruz.

The fundamental values of Nowruz are those of peace and solidarity, reconciliation and good-neighbourliness. This is a celebration of diversity on the basis of tolerance and harmony with nature, promoted and carried from generation to generation, within and between communities. These messages are especially important today, in this turning point year for the Millennium Development Goals and as States shape a new global sustainable development agenda. The intangible cultural heritage of humanity is a wellspring of confidence and belonging – it is a source of strength and creativity for the benefit of all.

In these uncertain and turbulent times, let us all embrace the values of Nowruz and carry forward its message of peace, harmony, tolerance and reconciliation.

Irina Bokova

Events :
On the occasion of the International Day of Nowruz 2015

Celebration | Nowruz

When, local time:  Wednesday, 18 March 2015 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:  France, Paris
Type of Event: Concert
Contact: dl.iran@unesco-delegations.org


A musical evening featuring Iranian music and traditional songs, inspired by Persian poems of Hafez and Mowlana, composed by Sohrab Pournazeri, performed by the group Syavosh, the famous classical singer Homayoun Shajarian and the artists Aeen Meshkatian, Azad Mirzapour, Atena Mostaan Eshtiaghi, Hossein Rezaeenia, Mahyar Toreihi.