Discover the rich and beautiful traditions associated with Persian New Year and how they are celebrated in our local community.
Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years, marking the arrival of spring and the renewal of nature. Rooted in ancient Persian culture and observed across many regions and communities worldwide, it is a festival centred on hope, rebirth, family and togetherness.
But what do these celebrations look like in London today? How are traditions adapted, preserved and shared within Camden’s diverse communities? And what meanings do they hold for people celebrating here and now?
Join us for an overview of Nowruz in Camden with Councillor Camron Aref-Adib, followed by a special guest speaker who will speak on special traditions more broadly.
Whether you celebrate Nowruz each year or are discovering it for the first time, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, and connect.
Speaker
Councillor Camron Aref-Adib is Camden born and bred – the Council helped house his parents and older sisters in Highgate when they arrived as refugees from Iran in the mid-1980s. He takes immense pride in giving back to the area that gave his family sanctuary, serving as an elected Labour councillor in Highgate since 2022. Camron is an experienced economist, with roles at leading UK think tanks including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Resolution Foundation. As Camden’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Cost of Living, he has steered the Council through challenging financial circumstances, ensuring essential services are protected and creating a fairer borough.
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