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25th Annual Nowruz (New Year) Show: Eshgh (love)
March 28th 2025
Ellia Yarandi, Persian Students' Association
This grant funded the Persian Students’ Association’s annual Nowruz, or New Year, show, with the theme of Eshgh (love). The event invites hundreds of campus community members, individuals affiliated with Iranian communities at other college campuses, and family members to celebrate Persian cultural identity. The show featured women’s and men’s dances, modern and traditional co-ed dances, a skit, a fashion show, musical performances, and brought together Persian and non-Persian students to celebrate the new year and explore the rich cultural traditions of Iran. The event also included a presentation of the background of Nowruz and what this holiday entails for the Persian culture and partnered with Children of Persia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children in Iran.
*LIFTING VOICES*
24th Annual Nowruz (Persian New Year) Show: Sarvenaz
March 30th 2024
Sana Simkani, Persian Students Association
The fundamental purpose of the Persian Students Association (PSA) is to cultivate an inclusive space where members can forge connections, engage in meaningful discussions about Persian culture and beyond, explore the rich history and traditions of Iran, and foster enduring friendships that extend beyond their time at the University. Their much-anticipated 24th Annual Nowruz (Persian New Year) Show occurred on March 30, 2024, at the Power Center from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This cultural extravaganza has been a cherished tradition, embodying the essence of "Persian" identity through a captivating array of elements: music, girls' dance, guys' dance, couples dances, a skit, a fashion show, a musical performance, and a Nowruz presentation.
*LIFTING VOICES*
PSA Annual Nowruz Show: Simorgh
March 25th 2023
Sana Simkani, Persian Students Association
The Persian Student Association at the University of Michigan hosted their 23rd Annual Nowruz show “Simorgh” (سیمرغ): an evening filled with Persian culture, dance, music, poetry, and much more! In conjunction with the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution in Iran, the show is in support of fellow Iranians and will highlight Iranian voices through visual art and dance.
*LIFTING VOICES*
Azar
March 25th 2022
Persian Students Association
PSA's annual cultural show captures what it means to be Persian through music, dance, and skits. This year, the performances consisted of a blend of traditional and modern Persian music and choreography, musical performances with traditional instruments, and educational skits to instill a sense of heritage and community.
PSA Cultural Show
March 30th 2019
Persian Students Association
PSA’s cultural show is an annual event in which students and members of the Iranian community far beyond campus hope to capture some of what it means to be Persian through music, dance, skits and more. The show included both members of PSA and non-members from other organizations on campus.