Newroz Celebrations in Southern California

The Kurdish American Youth Organization (KAYO) of Southern California as well as the Kurdish-American Community of San Diego will be co-hosting three days of Newroz festivities in San Diego, California as they welcome the Kurdish New Year. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join the Kurdish community of Southern California in celebrating this ancient and legendary holiday which is the single most important holiday celebrated by Kurds everywhere. The festivities will include Kurdish music, dance, poetry, and all the yummy Kurdish food you can eat for free!

1st Day: Newroz Bonfire
Where: La Jolla Shores, CA (8200 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, 92037)
When: Friday, March 21 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Contact: (619)447-9933

2nd Day: Newroz Picnic/Potluck for Youth
Where: La Jolla Shores, CA (8200 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, 92037)
When: Saturday, March 22 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Contact: (619)447-9933

3rd Day: Newroz Community Picnic
Where: Flinn Springs Park ( 14701 Old Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021)
When: Sunday, March 23 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Contact: (619)447-9933

Eva roja sala taze ye Newroz hatiye Cejna kevnê kurd e bi xweşî hatiye

Çend sal e gula hîvya mebest bû heta par Her xûna lawan bû gula ava nû bihar

Wî rengê sore bû ke asoyê bilindî kurd Mizgîna beyanê bo gele dûr û nêzîk bîr

Ewroz bû agrekî weha xiste nav cergewe Lawan bi eşq diçûn pêşber pir mergewe

Wa roj hilat ji bedena berza welatewe Xûna şehîd e rengê şefeq şewq vedatewe

Heta niha li tarîxa milet da rû nede Qelxana gulê sîngê keçikan be hilnede

Bo şehîdê weten naxwaze şîwen û girîn Ew namirin wa li dilê miletan de dijîn.

-Pîremêrd