Newroz, the celebration that unites the Kurdish people

As the celebrations for Newroz approach, we engaged in conversation with a diverse group of Kurds from various parts of Australia to gather their sentiments regarding this significant occasion.

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As Newroz celebrations draw near, we held discussions with a varied group of Kurds from across Australia to capture their feelings about this important event.

Shabnam Safaie from the Australian Kurdish Society, Hassan Sonboli, president of the Kurdish Society in QLD, Khalil Albawi, president of Perth Kurdish Association, Hoshang Siyan, president of Kurdish Association of South Australia and Heval Herki, spokesperson for the Australian Federation of Democratic Kurdish Centres.

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Newroz: Kurdish community members in SA with Cressida O'Hanlon (in pink) South Australian House of Assembly representing Minister of Multicultural Affairs Zoe Bettison