Why it matters:
This joint celebration not only shows the deep historical roots of Nowruz but also reflects Serbia’s increasing engagement with Iranian culture. The event served as a bridge between the two nations, fostering people-to-people diplomacy at a time of global divisions.
Key points:
- The Serbian Association of Iranophiles, in collaboration with Iran’s Office of Cultural Attaché in Serbia, hosted the event.
- Amir Pourpezeshk, Iran’s Cultural Attaché, delivered a keynote speech titled "Speaking of Iran."
- A live music piece was performed by the Serbian Traditional Music Choir, which sang Spring of Life in Persian, with the Iranian musical instrument, Santoor.
- Serbian translator Petar Janackovic recited Persian poetry in Serbian.
Go deeper:
With the growing enthusiasm for Persian culture in Serbia, similar cross-cultural initiatives are likely to expand, strengthening bilateral cultural ties and deepening mutual understanding between the two nations.
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