Big Naw-Ruz Party

So Friday (21 march) was Naw-Ruz, and there were so many parties and things going on.

We decided to go to the big Naw-Ruz dinner and dance party organise by the Baha'i Community of West Torrens (our previous community).

The party was in a bill hall in the city, very close to our house. Lots of people came to the party, about 150 if not more (i didn't count), and half of that were community of interest and friends of Baha'is.

We had a brief talk about Naw-Ruz, followed by two prayers and some songs and music. Then dinner was served followed by cake and tea and coffee. Then music and dancing. It was lots of fun, and Mona really kept us very busy, she was running all around the big hall, on the stage, and in every corners, having fun playing with the other older kids and dancing. She was so busy playing and enjoying herself that she was not interested in having dinner, but she showed lots of interest for the cake!! During the first part of the program, she was singing along while the singers were singing and chanting prayers and playing music etc... and she was saying "yay, bravo" very loudly, even before they finished their singing... it was quite funny and everyone was laughing but not so much for us, as we were really trying very hard to keep her quiet.

It is getting harder and harder to keep her quiet during serious programs such as devotional and speeches in any Baha'i gatherings....

Anyway... here are some pictures of the party...