Cultural and Religious Awareness in Medicine

Happy Nowruz! Today is the day of the Persian New Year, which begins on the Spring Equinox. It is a day for celebrating a season of new life, wishing for good luck in the year ahead, and some even observe by doing a deep Spring cleaning of their homes! Check this video for more on many of the items from the traditional Haftseen table:

Nowruz: How millions celebrate the Persian New Year During Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration, each vibrant item on the haftseen table has its own symbolic meaning.

13 St. Joseph Day Altar traditions, symbols, superstitions St. Joseph Day traditions, symbols and, yes, superstitions are as varied as the offerings you will find on altars throughout the city.

This evening marks the beginning of the Hindu color festival, Holi, which signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and for many a festive day to play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships.

Stay tuned for details regarding our next meeting surrounding Holi!!!

Ever heard of Cajun Mardi Gras?? Looks pretty awesome! Come learn about it at our meeting happening this Monday, February 26, 12PM in MEB Lecture Hall B!!!

Check this out if you're looking for a way to celebrate Chinese New Year (this Friday, Feb. 16)!

Chinese New Year 2018 Celebration set for Fat City The Metairie Business Development District is co-sponsoring a Chinese New Year 2018 Celebration in Fat City on Feb. 25.

Happy Chanukah everyone! Take a look at how some of our friends’ holidays are going. If you don’t already know, this is the Jewish Holiday celebrating the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire that won them their religious freedom. It is observed for 8 nights and days.

Tomorrow!!