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Novruz Holiday
Celebration of Novruz in Azerbaijan
Novruz holiday in Azerbaijan is a feast of spring, start of New Year. Novruz celebrations are one of the most interesting events in this country.
The history of Novruz in Azerbaijan with its traditions of jumping over bonfires and popular entertainment goes back millennia. Some customs, such as the collective performance of the Yalli dance, are reflected in the rock paintings at Qobustan. Azerbaijanis in the villages near Qobustan today perform these ancient ceremonies to mark Novruz.Novruz holiday is full of ceremonies and traditions.
Among Novruz holiday ceremonies the most important one is the samani (wheatgrass, grew in a plate) which is a symbol of fertility. Today in Azerbaijan the official celebration of Novruz holiday comes on March 21st. On the first day of the New year it is a tradition to rise early in the morning.
As a rule during
holidays the doors are not locked. It means that the family is home and glad to
welcome guests. Children visit their friends and relatives with little bags for
holiday presents.
The ancient spring holiday - Novruz bairamy - is one of the oldest and most beautiful Azerbaijani traditions.
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