Iran Press/Europe: Addressing the ceremony, Iran's ambassador to Hungary, Gholam Ali Rajabi, expressed his congratulations over Nowruz and stressed the political determination of both countries for developing bilateral relations.
He also referred to cultural, scientific and academic cooperation as one of the main ways of promoting ties between Tehran and Budapest, Iran Press reported.
Rajabi said creating links between the two countries is one of the priorities of Iranian diplomats in Hungary, adding that introducing Iran's rich cultural heritage and civilization to the Hungarian people is a principal aim of these new links.
The Hungarian audience also welcomed traditional Iranian music played at the event.
Nowruz (meaning new day in Persian) marks the first day of spring and the start of a new year.
The Persian New Year is celebrated across the world by various countries, particularly Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, countries falling within the former Yugoslavia, Republic of Macedonia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan.
It was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009 by the UN. 103/211
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