The exhibition focuses on digital art and photography by artists from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan, the British Council announced on its website.
The event highlights how diverse and widespread this contemporary annual cultural festival is, and demonstrates its place of importance on the international calendar.
The event is part of the British Council’s ‘UK-Iran Season of Culture’ and includes an exploration of the cultural links between the UK and Iran.
Moreover, school children across the UK are able to get a fresh insight into Persian culture through a new education pack launched by the British Council at the opening ceremony.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Danny Whitehead, the British Council’s Iran Country Director, said, “This education pack brings the richness of the Persian world and its culture to life in the classroom. We’re delighted to support schools and teachers to build understanding of different cultures among UK children.”
The resources include assembly and lesson plans, and activity sheets to allow British children to gain an insight into traditional and modern day celebrations.
Links to Iranian music along with letters from children in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, the UK and Uzbekistan explaining how they celebrate Noruz in their home country are also included.
“The Spirit of Noruz” will be running until May 15.
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