Navroze in Asia and Australia
Across Asia & Australia, Navroz celebrations are enjoyed by combining Indian and Iranian traditions with life in the Southern hemisphere.
Learning about your Legacy by Anya PanthakyOriginal Source: Anya Panthaky
What is Navroz?
Thanksgiving is taught to children who understand the environmental importance of protecting Nature through Navroz symbolism.
Singapore Minister for Culture, Edwin Tong inaugurates Joyous Flame at the Museum created jointly by Parzor with PZAS, Zoroastrian House, Singapore, Navroze 2022. ´It is a community of deep roots and tall branches´- Edwin Tong
Parsi Chowk welcomes participants at the entrance, while a Parsi Calendar with the mandatory caps & scarves awaits the community for the Jashan at the Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hong Kong, Canton and Macao (Macau). Courtesy Farida Neville Shroff
Hyacinths, Pomegranates & amazing sweets are part of a display which includes Persian poets & poetry. Courtesy Anya Panthaky, AZA, Sydney
Children are the future
Children are at the heart of Navroz & symbolize the future of the community wherever they are be it Australia or America. Courtesy Anya Panthaky, AZA, A
Adaptation & Continuity
The difference of climate & the ability to adapt to whatever region of the world they inhabit marks the Zoroastrian Diaspora. The dancers appear in dresses or in traditional costumes costumes but their enjoyment is the same.
Beautiful Iranian ceramics, the Sofreh & installations mark Australian celebrations which bring together the Iranian & Indian Zoroastrians in harmony & joy. Courtesy Anya Panthaky, AZA
Navroz at the Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney is a Centre for the Zoroastrian Community and creates friendships and bonds sometimes far away from an original homeland. Courtesy Anya Panthaky, Australia
Coins or Sikkeh are a part of the Table as well as representative of the gifts of cash or eidi, which every child looks forward to across the world. Courtesy Anya Panthaky, Australia
The community celebrates in Iranian & Indian traditional costumes along with the priests, making children realize their joint heritage. Courtesy Farida Irani & Anya Panthaky, Australia
‘Dagli Boys Band always make everyone rock’. The Dagli is the traditional Parsi male costume of a pure white cotton coat & trousers worn over a white shirt. White symbolizes purity in the Zoroastrian tradition. Courtesy Farida Irani, Australia
Australian Zoroastrian Association Magazine Navroze Cover
196, Annangrove Road, Annangrove, NSW, Australia has become home for Zoroastrians in Australia. They come together from different parts of the world to find friendship & build a new life. Three generations now inhabit this Diaspora & the children are Aussies.
Navroz by Farida Irani
Navroz Dances
Dancing is key at Navroz be it a traditional Parsi Garba or just enjoying the music. Courtesy Anya Panthaky, Australia
Creator: Dr. Shernaz Cama, Mahtab Irani & Neeru Negi, Parzor Foundation
Natasha Karanjia, PZAS, Singapore
Farida Neville Shroff, Hong Kong
Anya Panthaky, Australian Zoroastrian Association, Sydney, Australia
Farida Irani & Azita Pourshasb, Australia
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