SPRING STORIES
On 19 March 2026 at 7 p.m. Q Gallery Berlin warmly invites you to celebrate the spring festival of Nowruz with us. The highlight of the evening will be the ceremonial opening of the exhibition “Spring Stories,” in which international artists interpret the theme of spring in diverse and creative ways, transforming the gallery into a vibrant sea of colors. Following the exhibition opening, we will celebrate with a festive Nowruz reception. Look forward to inspiring talks, musical contributions, and traditional Nowruz games that bring the cultural richness of this special spring festival to life. A special culinary journey also awaits you: enjoy traditional specialties from Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, whose diverse flavors offer a glimpse into the rich cuisines of both countries. The evening invites you to discover art, learn about traditions, and celebrate the beginning of spring together in an open and festive atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to Q Gallery Berlin and sharing this special evening with you. We would like to thankthe Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Berlin,the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Berlin, andthe Fond to Support to Azerbaijani Diaspora for their cooperation in organizing this celebration.
Nowruz, which translated from Persian means “the new day,” is celebrated as a New Year and spring festival in many countries along the ancient Silk Road, including regions such as the Balkans, the Black Sea area, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These countries welcome the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere at the moment of the spring equinox, when day and night are of equal length. Nauryz, Navruz, Nawrouz, Nevruz, Nooruz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowruz — the festival is as rich in names as it is in traditions, and for more than 3,000 years it has brought together over 300 million people across different countries and regions. In 2009, Nowruz was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO. In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Nowruz.