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flag Iranian diaspora mourned Nowruz amid Iran's crackdown, balancing grief with quiet resistance through scaled-back celebrations and cultural persistence.

flag This year, the Iranian diaspora observed Nowruz with mourning and resilience amid ongoing turmoil in Iran, following a January crackdown that killed protesters. flag Traditional celebrations were scaled back or canceled, with many groups holding quiet vigils and attendees wearing black instead of vibrant colors. flag At NYU, the Persian Cultural Society held a somber gathering, while others, like dance organizer Arya Ghavamian, continued to celebrate through music as an act of resistance. flag In Brooklyn, Nozlee Samadzadeh prepared a traditional haft-sin table but could not contact family due to a near-total internet blackout. flag Communication now relies on unreliable word-of-mouth networks. flag Despite grief and uncertainty, communities are finding strength in both remembrance and defiant celebration, preserving cultural identity and connection.

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