Student organization hosts Nowruz celebration for OHIO community

The Central Asian Student Union (CASU) at Ohio University held a special community celebration recently and invites all students to learn more about the organization.

On March 21, CASU hosted a Nowruz event for the OHIO community. The day is an traditional holiday celebrating the Spring Equinox and the beginning of the new year in several Central Asian countries.

During the event, the CASU members gathered with its community of friends to uphold the tradition of Nowruz celebration through the preparation and sharing of the traditional food and playing active outdoor games. Open to everyone, the Ohio University celebration observed this tradition as community members brought Central Asian dishes and enjoyed quizzes and games together with the guests. 

Nelli Gurbanova, advisor of CASU, shared that 'this celebration brought the spirit and culture of Central Asia to the wider Ohio community, where the region's visibility remains an important issue." The celebration was made possible by the support of the International Student Union (ISU) and the CASU.

For more information on CASU, including how to join the organization that is open to all OHIO students, please email Gurbanova at gurbanova@ohio.edu or send a message to CASU on Instagram (@casu_ou).