Fifth-annual Nowruz festival brings Persian flair to the Casements

One of the world's most ancient celebrations came to Ormond Beach.

By Anthony Boccio
| 3:10 p.m. March 18, 2019

The colorful dancers from Vancouver Pars National Ballet entertain the crowd at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

Vancouver Pars National Ballet members danceat the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

Three-year-old Arianna and 18-month-old Artin Pelluru, of Longwood, celebrate the Persian New Year with food and drinks at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

Behrouz Banadori and Mahnaz Talebzaden, of Orlando, pose in a cut-out at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

Onlookers take photos and recordings of the dancers at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

Azita Farshehi, of Orlando, makes a traditional barbecue chicken under the cover a tent at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

Barsa Miirmehdi and Susama Ra, of Orlando, enjoy some friendsat the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio

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A celebration of the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year was held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17, despite scattered showers.

The traditional Iranian festival featured the Vancouver Pars National Ballet, live music and cultural programs, as well as a kids zone. Various vendors selling Iranian and Middle Eastern foods and desserts were available to visitors. The event was presented by the Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach and was free and open to the public.