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Nowruz in motion on Main

Ballet Afsaneh performs traditional routines during the third annual Nowruz spring festival celebrating the Persian new year on lower Main Street April 19. The official holiday was March 20. Below, Nahid Hassan dances to the music with daughter Nila and nephew Adam. Entertainment also included San Ramon-based Sardar Mianaby, known as DJ Mian; art from Majid Rajabloo, who creates calligraphy and wood engravings; and Persian food vendors including Jasmine Market in San Rafael, Jaleh Bakery in Lafayette, Gol Ice Cream in San Ramon and Orchid Persian Catering. (Leo Leung photos / For The Ark)
Ballet Afsaneh performs traditional routines during the third annual Nowruz spring festival celebrating the Persian new year on lower Main Street April 19. The official holiday was March 20. Below, Nahid Hassan dances to the music with daughter Nila and nephew Adam. Entertainment also included San Ramon-based Sardar Mianaby, known as DJ Mian; art from Majid Rajabloo, who creates calligraphy and wood engravings; and Persian food vendors including Jasmine Market in San Rafael, Jaleh Bakery in Lafayette, Gol Ice Cream in San Ramon and Orchid Persian Catering. (Leo Leung photos / For The Ark)

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