# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate fresh beginnings and dive into Uyghur stories, culture, and community vibes this Nowruz!About this EventThe Uyghur American Association, in collaboration with George Washington University, is pleased to present a public humanities festival celebrating the shared observance of Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr. For the Uyghur community, this rare convergence of seasonal and spiritual renewal offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on identity, memory, migration, and belonging.Through a curated program of lectures, facilitated conversations, and cultural performances, the festival will present Uyghur culture not only as celebration, but as a living humanities tradition—one that carries history, ethical values, and collective meaning across generations. Using Nowruz as a cultural anchor, the program will explore connections between land, heritage, and community life, while examining how displacement, diaspora, and the experiences of younger generations growing up outside their homeland continue to shape Uyghur identity today.Each segment will be followed by guided dialogue, inviting audiences into thoughtful reflection, open questions, and cross-cultural exchange. This gathering aims to foster deeper understanding while honoring the resilience and richness of Uyghur cultural life.We will also be hosting vendor stands for a Central Asian bazaar for participants to shop at in between sessions. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9f97b360-1714-11f1-abd5-e70abe7c6535-rimg-w572-h740-dcf7f4e5-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/nowruz-at-the-crossroads-uyghur-culture-renewal-and-belonging/100001984234362392 - **Event Categories**: Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Elliott School of International Affairs - **lat**: 38.8961884 - **long**: -77.0442063 - **full address**: Elliott School of International Affairs, 1957 E Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b562bd6ab84aa12b343bad3ebf56bf664b2550e3b429b7e449183c1fd57fa967-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf4f0e1-gmir.jpg?v=1772551325 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging being held? - **A:** Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Elliott School of International Affairs, 1957 E Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging? - **A:** Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging is organized by Uyghur American Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nowruz at the Crossroads: Uyghur Culture, Renewal, and Belonging is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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