"2024 Nowruz: Insights from an Ancient Spring Festival"
TL;DR
Nowruz, an ancient festival celebrating the arrival of spring, is observed by over 300 million people in various regions, including the Balkans, the Black Sea basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Rooted in Zoroastrianism, it is listed as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO and is celebrated in countries with significant Persian cultural influence. The UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as International Nowruz Day in 2021.
Topics:worldculture#cultural-heritage#culture#international-celebration#nowruz#persian-new-year#spring-festival
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