In-Person Event

Elliott School of International Affairs, 2nd floor
1957 E St. NW Washington D.C. 20052

You are invited to the Nowruz Bazaar 2023 to celebrate the New Year, which for many communities symbolically begins with the spring equinox. We envision this to be an informal and joyous celebration of new beginnings and unity. To help you experience the true spirit of Nowruz, we offer you:

  • authentic snacks and treats
  • Uyghur traditional music played live by a band
  • Turkish, Uzbek, and Kazakh folk dancing
  • a fashion show by Uzbek, Kazakh, and Uyghur designers—with garments for sale
  • an exhibit of traditional decorations representing Central Asian cultures, accompanied by mini-lectures

Feel free to dress up in your favorite traditional outfits! 
This is event is c0-organized by:
The Central Asia Program
The American Turkish Association of Washington DC
The American Uzbekistan Association
The Uyghur American Association
The Central Asia Program
Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES)
Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University
1957 E Street, NW | Suite 412 | Washington, DC | 20052

The Central Asia Program at George Washington University advances high-quality research on contemporary Central Asia through empowering local voices and international experts alike and serves as an interface for the policy, academic, diplomatic, and business communities.