Navruz Festivities in Cambridge on 10th of March 2010

Cambridge Central Asian Forum and Cambridge Kazakh Society is delighted to invite you to the annual celebration of the Navroz Spring Festival

Date: Wednesday 10th of March
Venue: Jesus College, Chapel and Forum
Time: 7 pm

Navroz is the Persian word for New Year and it marks the coming of springin the countries starting from Europe’s eastern boundaries and all way across to the Pacific. Navroz transcends religious, ethnic, linguistic and national divisions and brings people together. It showcases the region’s rich tradition and mythology for the world to experience. Above all else it is an occasion for celebration.

We would like to share this spring cheer with you! Come and discover
completely different cultures, traditional costumes, dance, music and food.

Watch an amazing show prepared especially for your enjoyment.

You will also have a chance to take a look at a photo-exhibition of 19th Century Tashkent city.

There will also be souvenirs from the region available for sale. The event is organised by the Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Cambridge University Kazakh Society, Cambridge University Uzbekistan Society and Cambridge University Azerbaijan Society and sponsored by several Embassies and organisations as well as companies with interest in the region.

Entrance is free of charge. But please RSVP to pk315@cam.ac.uk to reserve a place ASAP as the places are limited.