A cultural event exploring Nowruz and the meaning of renewal through academic insights, student perspectives, music and traditions, fostering intercultural dialogue among students
Date: 25 MAY 2026 from 16:00 to 17:30
Event location: Aula Ruffilli, Palazzo Hercolani, Strada Maggiore, 45, Bologna
Type: Community Building
The University of Bologna and its Student Ambassadors invited students to take part in an event dedicated to Nowruz, the traditional celebration of spring and renewal observed across several cultures. Through academic insights, student presentations, live music, poetry and cultural traditions, the initiative offered an opportunity to explore the meanings and diversity of Nowruz from different cultural perspectives. The event aimed to foster intercultural dialogue and exchange within the international student community, creating a space for sharing experiences, traditions and reflections on themes of renewal, identity and cultural heritage.
Welcome Speech
Prof. Raffaella Campaner, Vice Rector for International Relations
The Near East and the Legacy of Ancient Iranian Culture
Prof. Paolo Ognibene, Department of Cultural Heritage
Introductory session: What is Nowruz?
Abtin Safavipour, Master's degree in Language, Society and Communication, Student Ambassador from Iran
Traditional Live Music: Iran
Mahmoud Mohammad, Master's degree in Visual Arts, University of Bologna
Dena Hesamzadeh, Master's degree in Medicine, University of Bologna
Student Presentation: Iran
Mobina Mohammadalizadehnowbar, Master's degree. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Student Ambassador from Iran
Persian Poetry: Afghanistan
Sima Gul Hassani, Bachelor's degree, Polytechnic University of Marche
Student Presentation: Afghanistan
Mohammad Jawid Amani, Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics, Student Ambassador from Afghanistan
Traditional Live Music: Iran
Mahmoud Mohammad, Master's degree in Visual Arts, University of Bologna
Dena Hesamzadeh, Master's degree in Medicine, University of Bologna
Student Presentation: Azerbaijan
Nigar Abbasova, Phd Student, Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Fuad Jafarli, Phd Student, Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Nowruz Joint Table / Haft-Seen and Cultural Display
Mohammad Zarvani, Master's degree in Health, Economics, Management and Policy, Student Ambassador from Iran
Chaharshanbeh Suri: The Leap Into the Light
Hamed Darabi Kerchi, Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Traditional Asian Cultural Group Dance/Networking
Mobina Mohammadalizadehnowbar, Master's degree. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Student Ambassador from Iran
Helya Hamrahi, Master's degree, University of Bologna
