Why it matters:
Nowruz celebration in Tajikistan highlights the significance of Persian culture of the ancient festival, fostering unity among diverse Persian communities while preserving the genius Persian identity by showcasing regional heritage and traditions.
The big picture:
- Hundreds of guests, residents, and Iranians living in Dushanbe are visiting Nowruz ceremonies held in parks and recreational areas.
- The courtyard of the Tajikistan Writers' Union complex hosts literary figures in Dushanbe for the Nowruz celebration.
- Traditional foods, wrestling rituals, Samanu cooking, and Haft-Seen and Haft-Sheen banquets are being showcased in the gardens of Dushanbe.
- Iranians, Afghans, Russians, Uzbeks, and Turks have participated in the ancient festival.
Go deeper:
Glory of Nowruz; A Celebration Rooted in History
seyed mohammad kazemi
