Nowruz Carnival

žNOWRUZ (with Tajik (Persian) language "New day") – a true masterpiece of the peoples of the East-the Aryans, including Tajiks.

žThe origin of this holiday has its roots in the pre-written era of human history. It acquired official status in the Hachomanish Empire (VI-IV centuries BC).
žOn September 30, 2009, Nowruz was included by UNESCO in the Representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind, since that time March 21 was declared as the international day of Nowruz.

žNawruz in Tajikistan is celebrated every year from 20 to 30 March. In this period in all cities, districts and villages of the country in honor of a new day / year are organized various cultural and entertainment events: the celebration "Sumanak" festive Dastarkhan "Haftsin Haftshin", mass concerts, dances, carnivals, exhibitions of National Crafts, National Festivals, visit relatives, sports games – "Gustini Milli" (national struggle), "Buzkashi" (the goat), “Uspdavoni" (horse racing), "Dorboz" (tightrope), etc. which attract every year thousands of tourists and lovers of culture, history and spring holidays.

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