‘Nowruz’

From Asia Minor to China, “Nowruz” is the most important celebration of the year. This festival, which was added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, celebrates the arrival of spring, with music, dance and song. A symbol of rebirth and renewal, Nowruz is cause for much celebration every year. BOZAR was inspired by the Silk Road for its selection of iconic performances by world-class ensembles but also invites you to taste of the culinary specialties of these countries on this occasion.

PROGRAMME: 

13.00 Opening Ceremony with Krista Pikkat (UNESCO) 
13.10 Traditional music from Kyrgyzstan (Solist Roza Amanova, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic) 
13.30 Music & dance of Namangan region from Uzbekistan 
14.00 Panel Discussion "Culture for Sustainable Development" 
15.15 Traditional dance from Azerbaijan (Nart Dance)
15.40 Folk music from Iran (Lian Music Band led by Mohsen Sharifian) 
17.00 Traditional music & dance from Kazakhstan 
18.45 Music from Afghanistan 
19.05 Trio from the Tajikistan National Conservatory
19.30 Closing event with Music from 7 countries (Turksoy) 

During all the day, crafts demonstration, food tasting and happenings.
*The programme is subject to changes