*[Enwl-inf] [can-eecca] Happy Novruz holidays

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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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From: Gulshan Akhundova
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 12:02 PM
Subject: [can-eecca] Happy Novruz holidays

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