Mark Your Calendars for Navruz.
New Year is often a time when people wish for prosperity and new beginnings. March
21 marks the start of the year in Uzbekistan. It is referred to as Nauryz, Navruz,
Nawrouz, Nevruz, Nooruz, Novruz, Nowrouz or Nowruz meaning ‘new day’ when a
variety of rituals, ceremonies and other cultural events take place for a period of
about two weeks. An important tradition practiced during this time is the gathering
around ‘the Table’, decorated with objects that symbolize purity, brightness,
livelihood and wealth, to enjoy a special meal with loved ones. New clothes are worn
and visits made to relatives, particularly the elderly and neighbors. Gifts are
exchanged, especially for children, featuring objects made by artisans. There are also
street performances of music and dance, public rituals involving water and fire,
traditional sports and the making of handicrafts. These practices support cultural
diversity and tolerance and contribute to building community solidarity and peace.
They are transmitted from older to younger generations through observation and
participation.
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