Nowruz Family Day

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    Date

    Sunday, March 12, 2023
    11:00 am–4:00 pm

    Location

    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art
    National Museum of Asian Art

Description

Honor the Persian New Year at our annual Nowruz Family Day. Welcome spring with free attractions for all ages, including storytelling, hands-on activities, and more. 
 
Activities will include:

  • Haftseen table displays 
  • Interactive storytelling by Xanthe Gresham
  • Calligraphy by Sughra Hussainy
  • Saffron Egg Painting with Saya Behnam
  • Nowruz crafts and activities 
  • Curator-led gallery tours 
  • Persian food from Le Caprice Bakery available for purchase 
  • Featured exhibitions Journey of Color, Engaging the Senses, and Feast Your Eyes 
Made possible by the Amuzegar Nowruz Fund. 

Categories

Celebrations