As mentioned before that Novruz or Navruz is celebrated throughÂout Iran, Turkey, some Caucassian countries, the Balkans and almost in the entire of Central Asia countries. UzÂbekistan is one who celebrates Navruz anÂnualy with great enthusiasm. Uzbek people consider Navruz as a symbol of a clear sky, renewal of nature, love of life, as it starts in Spring time; blossom time, full of hope for a better life to those who live in a 4 season country
Nia S. Amira
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In Uzbekistan, Navruz is a festival of creÂation and it is an important role for all UzÂbeks spiritual life, where it can strengthen the harmony between human and nature, the approval of the atmosphere of humanÂism, tolerance, respect and attention to the elders, as well as caring day for the young people, upbringing the young generation in both national’ spirit and universal values.
Navruz is a time of transformation and awakening of nature. The tradition of celeÂbrating the day of the vernal equinox – March 21 has its roots in early antiquity and is inexÂtricably linked with almost all aspects of huÂman life – the life, work, and culture, a perÂfect chain in human life where nobody can reject the existence of the nature of life, the intention of working as to fulfill life’s event and the creation of culture which can give the happiness and cheerful for human after their hard work during 11 months.
Each country celÂebrates Navruz has its remarkable history, and the festival was indicated to the holy book Aviesta as well as the HisÂtory of the Tang Dynasty in Chinese chronicle reÂlated to the early Middle Ages.
Many auÂthors wrote about Navruz, and the most valuable inforÂmation is contain in the treatises of Abu Rayhan Biruni, Navoi, Babur, Narshakhi, Isa al-KisÂrawi, works of Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam, Sakkoki.
After gaining the independence, Uzbeks celebrate Navruz in more revived and acÂquired a deeper meaning and content. Islam Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan said, for centuries the holiday of Navruz has been embodying the noble values and fine tradiÂtions of Uzbeks people; their good intentions and aspirations which is an invaluable heriÂtage of Uzbeks ancestors, and in the years of independence it has become a truly national holiday, all compatriots regardless nationalÂity, language and religion.
Navruz symbolizes the eternal cycle of life, the greatness and the boundless generÂosity of nature. Traditionally, it is celebrated in all regions of the country as a national holiÂday, with the participation of representatives of all nations and nationalities. People forÂgive each other all the insults, the rich visits the poor, the lonely and helpless and warm them with care and gifts. Everyone is carried out on landscaping and gardening, streets, squares and gardens, both by companies and organizations.
Navruz means togetherness with variety of meals, which is arranged in the hope of coming fruitful and properous year. When everyone get together in one place, the auÂthorities will serve their local guests with many different national dishes which served on dastarkhan and the lord of festive dishes is Sumalak, a spring delicacy that is cooked from flour and sprouted wheat grains symbolizing life, heat, abunÂdance and health.
Navruz means dancing, singing and theatrical perforÂmances are also organized to sprinkle the festival. EvÂerything is saturated with spring freshness, joy, new hopes, which give every citizen the fesÂtive mood to do folk games and amusements, horse and sports are also held during this happy day.
On the occasion of Navruz holiday a large celebration in the National Park of UzbekiÂstan named after Alisher Navoi is held.
Navruz is celebrated by millions of peoÂple and unites people internationally and contributes to the promotion of our cultural values in other countries. Since September 2009 Navruz has been included in the UNESÂCO Representative List of the Intangible CulÂtural Heritage of Humanity, and at the end of February 2010 the 64th session of the UN General Assembly declared March 21 as the International Day of Navruz. The celebration of this date indicates that the international community recognizes its importance in proÂmoting the ideas of humanism, the preservaÂtion of peace, solidarity and good neighborliÂness.
This bright holiday signifies the onset of the plentiful and abundant spring. Navruz strengthen solidarity and friendship accordÂing to its value and is relevant in the present time when the whole planet is in urgent of peace and tranquility, mutual understandÂing between nations, a genuine agreement between the representatives of different faiths. In fact, Navruz symbolizes the peace in earth. Happy Navruz.