The Asia Society in New York has released its March programme. The schedule includes a heavy focus on theatrical history, religious art, and the celebration of the Persian New Year. The series begins on Monday, March 9, with a panel of New York City playwrights examining Asian American narratives. Playwrights Alex Lin, Aya Ogawa, and Jeena Yi will lead the discussion. Moderated by Carolina Đỗ, the event is held in association with the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4). The talk focuses on the creative lives of women writers in the current New York theatre scene. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 90-minute session. The programme follows a peak period for cultural events in New Zealand and Australia, such as the Polynesian track championships in Auckland. The New York line-up suggests a similar push for reclaiming heritage and public space through art and performance.
Focus on regional climate and policy
On Tuesday, March 10, the focus shifts to climate policy. The Asia Society Policy Institute will partner with the Columbia Climate School for a panel on market-based solutions for mitigating climate change. The session aims to address how Asian markets are navigating carbon reduction. Experts will discuss the implementation of economic frameworks designed to curb emissions. This panel starts at 6 p.m. in New York. The discussion will look at technical solutions and the role of international investment in the region's energy transition. This move toward structured policy discussion mirrors recent trends in other metropolitan areas. In California, local boards are similarly tightening their administrative oversight, such as when San Diego Unified updated its magnet school directories to improve public access to information.
Spring celebrations and persian new year
Family-centred programming takes over on Saturday, March 14. The Nowruz Family Day celebrates the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. The society will host a series of interactive workshops, music, and storytelling from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is designed to explain the traditions of Nowruz through hands-on activities. Participants can engage in traditional crafts and watch live performances. It remains one of the society's most popular annual fixtures for attracting younger audiences to the site. Later in the month, the Leo Bar will host a happy hour on March 19 to mark Holi. The festival of colours celebration coincides with an evening opening of the museum’s current galleries. The event follows the same model as music events in Sydney that use local halls to combine social gatherings with cultural education.
New religious art exhibition
The museum will debut its major new exhibition, Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon, on Tuesday, March 17. The exhibition focuses on the iconography of two of Asia's most significant religious figures. It explores how these symbols evolved through different cultures and periods. Asia Society patrons will receive a first look during a curator-led preview at 5:30 p.m. General members can access the exhibition later that evening. The museum has not yet confirmed how long the collection will remain on display. On March 18, the Center on U.S.–China Relations will host its bimonthly book club. The group will discuss Everyday Movement by Gigi L. Leung. The session starts at 5:30 p.m. and is open to readers interested in contemporary literature related to the region. The month's activities conclude with the Holi celebration at the Leo Bar. Tickets for all events are currently available through the Asia Society digital box office. Regular programming is expected to continue through the spring season.
