""All of us as Iranians in the diaspora are connected to someone who has either been killed, imprisoned, tortured, raped, disappeared... it was very much a period of mourning, and it still is.""
""Usually Nowruz is all colorful dresses and bright pastel colors. This year, everybody was wearing black.""
""Having lived in Iran, we have always faced this censorship of just being silenced. And my thought is that why be silent against this darkness?""
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a significant holiday celebrated by Iranians. This year, many faced a dilemma on how to celebrate amidst grief due to recent violence in Iran. Jasmine Nourisamie noted that many in the diaspora are connected to victims of the regime's brutality. Some organizations canceled celebrations, while others opted for vigils. Nourisamie observed a shift in attire from colorful to black. Arya Ghavamian emphasized the dance floor as a space of resistance against censorship and silence, advocating for joy amidst sorrow.
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