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Nowruz New Year Celebration

  • Mitchell Park Community Center 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA, 94303 United States (map)

Celebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings this Nowruz! Join Palo Alto City Library for a fun-filled Nowruz celebration at the Mitchell Park Community Center. Festivities include:

  • Music by Mo: Mohammad Ebrahimi, a Persian musician skilled in santoor, ney, tonback, daf, and more, will perform traditional folk music.

  • Ayra Daf Group: Students of Homeyra Banejad will play the daf and sing in celebration of Nowruz.

  • Persian Dancing with Shadan: Enjoy classical and folk Persian dance by Shadan, a dedicated instructor and performer with over 20 years of experience.

  • Beshkan Dance Academy: Co-founded by Razieh Oghabian and Sharareh Ghahremani, Beshkan showcases Persian dance and culture, with performances at major events nationwide.

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Storytime

  • Ada's Cafe – Festive treats will be available for purchase during the event.

Please note: The program will begin promptly at 2:00 PM and parking is limited.