Sizdah Be-Dar

Sizdah Be-Dar

Date: Tuesday 2 April 2023

Time: 10am - 5pm

Location: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo

Price: Free - Bookings recommended, but not required.

Join the Persian community for a family-friendly day at Powerhouse Ultimo to celebrate Sizdah Be-Dar (also known as Nature Day). Sizdah Be-Dar is held on 2 April every year (the 13th day of Nowruz) to mark the end of the Persian New Year festivities. This day is traditionally celebrated outdoors by picnicking and dancing to music with community and family.

Listen to music played by Iranian-Australian DJ Allen, and experience Middle Eastern Jazz Fusion by the world-class Eishan Ensemble. Join the annual backgammon competition and hear traditional stories and histories centred in Persian culture. Take part in traditional egg painting to create a communal artwork and enjoy a Persian menu prepared by Shila Kitchen.
PROGRAM

Cafe

10.20am Welcome statement from the Powerhouse

10.30am Short history of Sizdah Be-Dar by Dr. Mehrassa Farjad

11am-1pm Egg painting for kids and families

11am-1pm Face painting for kids and families

2-3pm Face painting for kids and families

2-3pm Egg painting for kids and families

4.30pm Closing statement

10am-3pm Persian cuisine by Shila Kitchen

10am-5pm Haftsin table

Forecourt

11am-1pm DJ Arman

1pm-1.45pm Eishan Ensemble

2-3pm DJ Arman

Transport Hall

1.30-3pm Backgammon competition

Level 3 Table – Outside Cloaking

11am and 12pm Persian Storytelling

This family-friendly event is free, but registering your interest is recommended.