Navruz is a spring festival celebrated in Uzbekistan and other parts of Central Asia on March 21st, the day of the vernal equinox. It is a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and the beginning of a new year.
Navruz is a spring festival celebrated in Uzbekistan and other parts of Central Asia on March 21st, the day of the vernal equinox. It is a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and the beginning of a new year.
Legend has it that Navruz dates back more than 2,500 years to ancient Persia. According to the legend, a wise king named Jamshid discovered that the first day of spring marked the beginning of a new year.
The king ordered his subjects to celebrate this day with feasting, dancing, and music. This tradition spread throughout Persia and eventually to neighboring countries, including Uzbekistan.
During Navruz, Uzbek people clean their homes and decorate them with traditional symbols, such as wheat grass and colorful fabrics. They also prepare a special meal called sumalak a sweet pudding made from sprouted wheat.
On Navruz, people gather together to sing and dance, and they participate in traditional games and sports. It is a time to put aside old grudges and to celebrate the arrival of spring and the promise of a new year.
