VIDEO : Watch: Novruz Celebration in Azerbaijan
Navruz, the herald of spring, brings joy to many communities from the Balkans to South Asia, from the Caucasus to the Black Sea basin.
Navruz, the herald of spring, brings joy to many communities from the Balkans to South Asia, from the Caucasus to the Black Sea basin.
In Azerbaijan, the festive season began with celebrations at the Atashgah Fire Temple in Baku, which brought together many artists from all over the country. Old traditions, including the symbolic characters of Novruz, Kechel and Kose, were brought to life through dance, music and artistic performances.
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, begins on the vernal equinox, March 21, and has been celebrated by different communities for over 3,000 years with different traditions.