An afternoon of live music, dance performances, Iranian and Afghan arts and culture highlight the celebration of NowRuz – the start of the Persian new year – and the upcoming spring equinox.
From noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday (March 18), the event takes over Centennial Square. Other features of this free family oriented celebration include a children's play zone, a plant sale, ethnic food sales and more.
The event is hosted by the University of Victoria Persian Club. For more information, email Nowruz.Victoria@gmail.com or call 250-813-2021.