
NOROOZ 2009 Concert -- Cultural Celebration of Spring Renewal and Persian new year
Town Hall
Saturday March 21, 2009,
7:30 PM
Doors open @ 6:45 PM
Description
Norooz is the
beginning of the year for the peoples of Persia.
Norooz
in Persian means "New
day". It is the beginning of the year for the peoples of
Persia.
It begins precisely with the beginning of spring on
vernal equinox, on or about March 21. Tradition takes Norooz as far back as 15,000
years. Seasons played a vital part
then. Everything depended on the four
seasons. After a sever winter, the beginning of
spring was a great occasion to celebrate this
rejuvanation. It was the dawn of abundance.
Today, Traditional Persian musical
ensemble, Kamand with other guest musicians,
Invite you to celebrate this ancient Persian tradition Norooz--a
New Year festival that coincides with the earth's cycle of
springtime renewal, rebirth, and rejuvenation.
In Iran, Norooz
is celebrated by cleaning the home, gathering with family and
friends, making peace with the troubles and challenges of the past
year, and starting a new with celebratory music, dance, and
community gatherings. The universal themes of Norooz --
forgiveness, renewal, unity -- are celebrated in many cultures
around the world, in a multitude of ways. Please join us
for a very special evening of Persian music and
dance, in recognition and celebration of our common connection
to the earth's cycles and to each other.
From the
meditative grooves of classical Persian music to
the pulsing rhythms of Kurdistan, Kamand takes the listener on a journey to
the heart of Iran. As Seattle's only traditional Iranian
ensemble, Kamand seeks to represent, musically, many of Iran's
diverse regions. The sheer joy of music energizes the group
members' collaboration and a passion for promoting inter cultural
appreciation drives their commitment.
Special guests Hosts will
include:
Speakers:
Mrs.
David McGrath , Zorna
David has been studying Arabic nay and zurna for about 9 yrs, playing
w/ many other Middle Eastern musicians and groups. His primary ensemble
is House of Tarab, performing traditional Arabic music. houseoftarab.com David performs regularly in the NW.
Karavans Dance Troupe,
Directed by Mish Mish, www.karavansdancetroupe.com
Delshodeh Dance Ensemble, Directed by Heather Rastovac and Sonja Hinz.
Saba Choir group
Location
Town Hall
1119 Eighth Avenue (at
Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone (206) 652-4255
Email
info@townhallseattle.org
Map
Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52319
Or Call 1-800-838-3006
ALso
Tickets will be available at local Persian Restaurant and
grocery stores in Seattle and
Bellevue.
Low
Income/Students/Seniors $10.00
General
Advance
$18.00
Family (any 2 adults & up to 4 youth under 18)
$40.00
Contacts
kamandseattle@yahoo.com
(206)763-9525