Celebrating Nowruz: 2026

Thursday, March 19, 2026

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Conference Rooms A&B, Hinson Campus Center

"Nowruz around the world at De Anza" on pastel pink background with pink flowers. Below, are images of trifold boards surrounded by food and flowers, a table decorated with food, a mirror and an instrument. There is a photo of students dancing

Join us for a celebration of spring and new beginnings!

Nowruz will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Conference Rooms A&B. This event is a community gathering that honors the shared spirit of spring and friendship. Everyone is invited to attend! Please RSVP in advance. The event will feature:

  • Cultural performances – including music, dance, poetry and art
  • Traditional snacks and sweets
  • Cultural displays and activities from different countries

RSVP

The event is hosted by International Student Programs (ISP); the Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education; Asian Pacific American Staff Association (APASA); Kyrgyz and Commonwealth of Independent States Students Association (KGIS); and Iranian Student Association (ISA).

What is Nowruz?

Nowruz marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year for more than 300 million people all around the world. It has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East and other regions.

It promotes the values of peace and solidarity, as well as reconciliation and neighborliness. Through Nowruz, different communities are able to honor ties among peoples, foster friendships and share cultures.

(Source: United Nations: International Nowruz Day, 2023)

A Note from the ISP and Nowruz Committee

Event Safety Precaution and Shared Commitment 

We look forward to celebrating Nowruz 2026 — a time to honor the values of hope, resiliency, harmony, acceptance, balance and beauty. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe space where all students, staff and guests feel respected and supported.

Nowruz is a nonpolitical cultural celebration, and we ask all attendees to help maintain a positive, respectful, celebratory and inclusive atmosphere so everyone can fully enjoy this shared tradition. Individuals whose actions disrupt the event or threaten the safety of attendees may be escorted from the event.

Thank you for helping make Nowruz 2026 a meaningful experience for all.

Highlights From Last Year's Celebration

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