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Elijah Lucas (left) jumps over a simulated fire March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. While traditionally practiced during Chaharshanbe Suri, event organizers invited attendees to take part in the custom as part of the Nowruz celebration. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Parisa Kay explains the significance of Nowruz artifacts to an attendee March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Alexis Males, a Butler student, participates in the arts and crafts activity March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Sepideh Motevasel discusses her artistic process and paintings with the audience March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

A table displays artifacts representing Nowruz: Persian New Year Celebration and Persian culture March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Scott Reeves (center) gives a thumbs up after participating in the dance lesson March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. The interactive session encouraged audience participation in Persian cultural traditions. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Parisa Kay demonstrates jumping over three symbolic objects March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Audience members smile while listening to Parisa Kay explain the significance of Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration on March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

Fatima Patino (from right, facing the instructor) laughs alongside Catherine Alba and Kirsten Ramos as they participate in a traditional dance led by Parisa Kay on March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. Credit: Eliezer Hernandez for Mirror Indy

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Global Village rings in Persian New Year with ‘Nowruz’ celebration

by Eliezer Hernandez, Mirror Indy
March 25, 2025

<h1>Global Village rings in Persian New Year with ‘Nowruz’ celebration</h1>
<p class="byline">by Eliezer Hernandez, Mirror Indy <br />March 25, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH01-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48316" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Elijah Lucas (left) jumps over a simulated fire March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. While traditionally practiced during Chaharshanbe Suri, event organizers invited attendees to take part in the custom as part of the Nowruz celebration.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH02-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48317" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Parisa Kay explains the significance of Nowruz artifacts to an attendee March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH03-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48318" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alexis Males, a Butler student, participates in the arts and crafts activity March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH04-1024x633.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48319" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sepideh Motevasel discusses her artistic process and paintings with the audience March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH05-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48320" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A table displays artifacts representing Nowruz: Persian New Year Celebration and Persian culture March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH06-1024x686.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48321" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Scott Reeves (center) gives a thumbs up after participating in the dance lesson March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis. The interactive session encouraged audience participation in Persian cultural traditions.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH07-1024x631.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48322" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Parisa Kay demonstrates jumping over three symbolic objects March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nowruz-Persian-New-Year-photos_EH08-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48323" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Audience members smile while listening to Parisa Kay explain the significance of Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration on March 22, 2025, at the Global Village Center in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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