DCentric » Freer and Sackler Galleries http://dcentric.wamu.org Race, Class, The District. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:20:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Copyright © WAMU DCentric Picks: Persian New Year Celebration http://dcentric.wamu.org/2012/03/dcentric-picks-persian-new-year-celebration/ http://dcentric.wamu.org/2012/03/dcentric-picks-persian-new-year-celebration/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:54:40 +0000 Elahe Izadi http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=14478 Continue reading →]]>

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A haft sin, or traditional table setting, was on display at last year's Freer and Sackler Galleries Now Ruz event.

What: Now Ruz, or a Persian New Year celebration

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday

Where: Freer and Sackler Galleries at 1050 Independence SW.

Cost: Free, although some of the musical performances require free tickets. The food is available for purchase.

Why you should go: The annual event is held weeks before Now Ruz, or Persian New Year, an ancient festival. The museum will offer typical Persian New Year activities and attractions, including fire-jumping and traditional “haft sin” table displays, as well as classical and contemporary musical performances, photo booths and Persian food.

 

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