Urbanowski: United through arts and culture - San Jose Spotlight
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The article discusses the vital role of arts in preserving culture and spirituality, particularly during the Vernal Equinox, a time of balance and renewal. It highlights various global celebrations such as Holi in India, where vibrant powders represent fertility; Nowruz in Iran, characterized by fire and water rituals; and traditional practices in Poland like the "drowning of Marzanna" to symbolize winter's end. These artistic expressions, captured through music, dance, and poetry, showcase the diverse ways that communities engage with seasonal changes and honor their cultural heritages.
Artists capture these moments in song, dance and poetry, celebrating what it means to be human and honoring our gods through creative expressions of culture.
The Vernal Equinox is marked by diverse cultural rituals like Holi's colorful powders in India and Nowruz's fire and water festivals in Iran.
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