Title Image: Nowruz Feast- Villagers of Kurpuldek gather to celebrate Nowruz
From the deserts of Northwestern China to the shores of the Adriatic Sea many cultures have long celebrated the ancient Persian holiday of Nowruz. This festival usually observed on the 20th or 21st March marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Bringing together families, friends, and entire communities, Nowruz is filled with a variety of festivities and cultural traditions that are of great importance to the peoples of Central Asia
