Events:March 21, 2010:Novruz Holiday: A Special Spring Celebration
March 21, 2010 - 02:00
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The Azerbaijan Trade and Cultural Center
Cordially Invites You to
Novruz Holiday
A Special Spring Celebration
Featuring:
Azerbaijani music and dance by
“Silk Road Dance Company”
and
“DJ Dariush”
When:
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Where:
Glenview Mansion
603 Edmonston Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20821
Website
Directions
(One mile from Rockville Metro Station)
Are you tired of the long winter and all of the snow? Then let’s get together and celebrate spring, bringing with it refreshing spirit of hope and renewal.
Experience the unique Novruz traditions and customs, including delicious Azerbaijani cuisine and special pastries! Meet old friends and new as you celebrate this time-honored holiday with us! The event will also feature dancing, outdoor activities, bonfire jumping and fortune telling.
Celebrated to welcome the arrival of spring, Novruz is one of the most beloved and colorful holidays in Azerbaijan. Meaning "new day" in Persian, Novruz marks the beginning of the year for people in Azerbaijan, Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and other common cultural heritage countries. Novruz has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years and is rooted in the ancient traditions of the Zoroastrian belief system. On February 23, 2010 United Nations General Assembly recognized March 21 as International Day of Novruz.
Glenview Mansion is an elegant home included on the National Register of Historic Places because of its 1926 architecture and formal gardens. Built to entertain, the venue is the icon of the 153-acre Rockville Civic Center Park in Maryland. There are 2 playgrounds with play equipment and 4 tennis courts with rally wall for outdoor activities, as well as large parking lots.
Registration deadline:
Friday, March 19, 2010
SOLD OUT!
For questions please contact us at 202-333-8702 or e-mail at chamber@usacc.org
We look forward to celebrating Novruz with you all!
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