Although Istanbul and many other parts of Turkey has seen heavy snowfall this week and unusually low temperatures, the arrival of spring.
The ancient festival of Nowruz who celebrates arrival of Spring is widely observed this year in Turkey after two years-year Wait due to the COVID-19 pandemic that took outcome on Country in more ways from one.
The festival is an opportunity for much to warm up Around the flames before jumping over they in A widely observed tradition.
Professor Alimcan Inayet, a Turkish folklore expert from Ege University, said Nowruz signifies solidarity and peace among humanity.
The professor He referred to the celebration of Nowruz or Nowruz in number of Turki countries Where it goes by different names, like “ninth of March Back of Year, “Winter Solstice” and “Noble Day” of Nation” among many others.
concept of Neverrose is common Among all the Turkish peoples, Enayat noted that the Soviet Union banned Nowruz celebrations because it was a “source” of national Pride and Identity of Turks”.
Nowruz that takes place on March 21 each yearis when new year begins,” he explained.
“It’s very important in achieving regional peace. We have to carry this tradition that we inherited from our ancestors to future generations.”
We couldn’t celebrate Nowruz for The past two years because of of COVID-19 pandemic. from now on onWe will continue to celebrate it with more Joy and passion,” adding that he hopes Nowruz will bring peace, prosperity and solidarity to Turkey and its countries region.
Nowruz that also It symbolizes brotherhood and peace, and is mainly celebrated in Iran, Afghanistan and India but also in Turkish Republics like Azerbaijan across the Caucasus region And the in Albania and North Macedonia.
Recognized by the United Nations international Cultural Day, Nowruz falls start of a new year It is considered an introduction to spring.
assets of this is ancient Tradition is a matter of However, the historical controversy, Nowruz, which means “new day” in It is said that the Persian language has its origins in Zoroastrianism, religion of Persian empires before Islam. According to this religion, March 21 is considered today of The earth’s creation Therefore first day of The new year.
While many Turkish people think people of Central Asia started celebration to celebrate coming of Spring, Nowruz is mainly seen as a celebration of Independence according to Turkish traditions.
falls today of Departure from Ergenekon, where the Turks were trapped for Years before a blacksmith melts the rock and an Asena gray wolf leads them to freedom. Since then, Nevruz has been accepted as a start of The new year By Turkish countries around world It is still being honored with Vibrant celebrations, including festivals in which blacksmiths participate while striking iron.
Nowruz is celebrated intensely in Middle Eastern, Anatolian and Iranian regions today, where their rituals are transmitted one generation to next. This ritual includes jumping over a fire jump over Water and showers – it’s all business of Purification that draws attention to common elements of All Nowruz celebrations. Celebrations are not limited to people Either the goods are fumigated and the animals pass through the flames to be purified.
a special Neverrose table is set for Occasion with Seven ready-to-eat foods for everybody enjoy together or together. In this rich table who is ready to ensure Abundance in coming yearEveryone eats a meal and wants to year In the future will pass Snugly.
The “semen” tradition is also continues. In this tradition, barley and wheat are germinated in Dishes before Nowruz for ensure fertile year in cultivation, and then put these dishes on Nowruz tables.
make people sure To clean and wear their homes new welcome clothes new year And the also Fix anything that needs fixing. They paint their homes and they are eager to make everything new in The new year.
it’s a also common To visit the tombs during Neverz to meet with one’s ancestors. With these tomb visits, people show Regarding their ancestors and ask for they support.
Tapping the egg is also a favorite entertainment in Nowruz celebrations. Eggs are drawn, which represents reproduction for Abundance and exploitation. Beside that, sports competitions and holding, songs Sings, dances, poets recite poems. Such as history of Nowruz historian back to me epic of Ergenekon, iron forged on Flood Celebration Day.
Nowruz is officially registered on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of List of humanity and the United Nations General Assembly also Declared March 21 as “International Nevers Day”.
