Burc Intercultural Centre hosted a Nowruz Event
Burc Intercultural Centre proudly hosted a vibrant Nowruz celebration at the Dalhousie Community Centre on May 11.
The event featured a rich and diverse program, including traditional dance performances, folk songs, poetry recitations, engaging competitions, and gift presentations. Attendees enjoyed a lively and culturally immersive experience that brought together community members of all ages to celebrate the spirit of Nowruz.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Government of Alberta for its generous support, which made this meaningful event possible.
The Program Flow was:
1- Adrian Wolfleg – Opening Speech – He is a member of the Siksika Nation, part of the Calgary Public Library’s Elders’ Guidance Circle, and Cultural Knowledge Keeper of the Alberta Men’s Network
2 – Melody Dance Group – Persian Origin Dance performances
3 – First Gift raffle
4 – Muradiye S. – Speech about togetherness
5 – Azeri Calgary Stars Dance Group – Azerbaijani Origin Dance performances
6 – Azra and Sumeyye – Guitar Performance
7 – Mahtab Sayed Nabian – Iranian singer
8 – Arife – Reading an emotional letter
9 – Second Gift raffle
10 – Tusher Samin – Guitar Performance
11- Group Game – Guessing your daughter
12 – Drama – theatre performance by community girls
13- Piano Performance by community girls
14 – Third Gift raffle
15- Closing
