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Navruz in Uzbekistan

Navruz – beginning of new life
When the parks are filled with the hubbub of the birds and the buds on the trees swell, when springs and irrigation ditches wake up from hibernation, the long-awaited holiday of spring Navruz comes to Uzbekistan. It is always celebrated on the vernal equinox, on the 21st of March.
Navruz (or Nowruz) is a spring festival or New Year. The term "Navruz" is composed of two Persian words "nav" (new) and "ruz" (day), that is the first starting day of the most momentous holiday of the Aryans.
Navruz is tied to the natural environmental conditions of the continent and the actual astronomical events. The holiday marks the joyous awakening of every living thing after winter, when farmers begin sowing season.

The history of Navruz

The spring New Year's holiday - Navruz, originated in Khorasan (a historical region of Iran) over 3000 years ago, almost simultaneously with the origination of agriculture, spread to all neighboring countries.
Originally the festival of Navruz was the custom among farmers, and then through them it became the custom of settled and nomadic Turkic peoples. Over the centuries traditions of different nations to hold Navruz adapted to their way of life and ideology.

Today Navruz Celebration in Uzbekistan

How Navruz in Uzbekistan is solemnized in our day? It is celebrated in a circle of kinsmen and pals. Following the main day - March 21, there are 13 public holidays, when there is a rule to act as host, as well as to walk-in guests. During the holidays young fruit trees are traditionally planted in orchards and parks.
Residents of cities and towns of Uzbekistan are preparing for Navruz in advance. In each makhalla (neighborhood community) khashars (joint work) are held. People give the city or village a proper festive look.
Nowruz dishes
On Nowruz the tables should be served in a special abundantly. There is an omen - the richer the table, the richer the whole coming year will be. The holiday-like menu is of utmost significance. The main fest dishes: pilaf, shurpa, samsa from the first spring greens should be cooked. Also plenty of snacks, sweet stuff and fruit should be on the table.
Sumalak – the main holiday dish of Navruz
The fun of the fair on Navruz day is a plate with germinated wheat! This dish is necessarily present on every festive table.
From the seeds of sprouted wheat sumalak - the main festive treat is cooked. Sumalak is cooked in a special way; it's a real ritual, in which only women participate. During the process women dance, sing songs.