Nowruz

Haftseen Tablecloth Tablecloth

Mar 27, 2018 09:06

Spreading of Sofreh Haftseen (Haftseen Tablecloth) is one of the most famous customs of Nowruz ceremonies in Iran. This tablecloth is a symbol of freshness and happiness and is a means for gathering of family members at the spiritual moments of the New Year.
Nowruz, Mirror of Iranian Thought (4)

Mar 26, 2018 07:34

The United Nations General Assembly, issuing a resolution on February 23, 2010, ratified March 21 as the International Nowruz Day with the title of the culture of peace. Taking this measure, the United Nations recognized Nowruz as an international occasion. Moreover, since two years ago, the motto of “Nowruz, Legacy of Peace and Friendship” was chosen for Nowruz feast and, for 10 years, official ceremonies will be held every year during Nowruz.
Spring is the best time to visit Iran, Europeans say

Mar 25, 2018 08:49

Spring is undoubtedly one of the best times in the year to visit Iran, particularly during the ancient festival of Nowruz or the Persian New Year.
Nowruz, Mirror of Iranian Thought (3)

Mar 25, 2018 07:17

Nowruz manifests the belief of Iranians in glorification of the nature and natural phenomena as the bounties of God.
Nowruz, Mirror of Iranian Thought (2)

Mar 24, 2018 16:00

It may be surprising that if you ask an Iranian what he remembers from his childhood, most probably he will read you poems and recall those who taught him poems and rhymes. Of course, this might not be interesting for some people. In order to express the features of the Iranian thought and its relation with poets, we name five acclaimed poets of Farsi language whose works mirror the aspects of Iranian spirit.
Nowruz, Mirror of Iranian Thought (1)

Mar 23, 2018 15:16

Nowruz is not just an annual festival but a series of social behaviors which are not done singly. This is the first episode of a four-part program in which we are going to discuss the features of Nowruz which are derived from the Iranian thought.
Nowruz, Element of Cultural Bond (2)

Mar 22, 2018 15:08

Nowruz has been celebrated for thousands of years by various Asian nations as the greatest and most popular feast. The geography of Nowruz is very vast and includes many countries. It is celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kurdish-inhabited areas of Turkey, Syria, Iraq and parts of Pakistan and India.
Nowruz, Element of Cultural Bond (1)

Mar 21, 2018 16:18

Nowruz is an ancient feast with many usages. One of these usages is its role in cultural consistency. In a two-part program, we are going to review the role of Nowruz in creating of a bond among those nations who live in the vast land of Iranian Plateau.
Let us Welcome Spring

Mar 19, 2018 10:15

Nowruz is on the corner. The breaths of this year are numbered and it is going to be replaced with the new one. Nowruz brings freshness and greenery. Everywhere smells spring and vividness. Every year in the last days of the Iranian month of Esfand, there is an excitement and bustle among people all over Iran. Even the Iranians, who live thousands of kilometers abroad, get prepared to meet with spring.
Nowrouz (7)

Mar 25, 2016 07:55

In this episode, we look at how children celebrate Nowrouz, the importance of Nowrouz for children, and we reminisce about the New Years which have come and gone.