Turkic countries celebrate Nevruz festival marking arrival of spring

Turkic countries celebrate Nevruz festival marking arrival of spring

Turkic international locations Tuesday welcomed Nevruz, marking the annual event of the competition symbolizing the arrival of spring and renewal by varied types of celebrations, primarily unfold within the Caucasus and Central Asian area.

In addition to folks dances and live shows of well-known artists, dance, and theater performances had been noticed in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. At the identical time, the leaders of most of those states addressed their individuals and celebrated their Nevruz competition.

Welcoming the festivities at a solemn ceremony, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated his nation’s Nevruz vacation throughout a speech on the New Uzbekistan Park within the capital Tashkent.

Mirziyoyev stated they’re “selflessly working to build a New Uzbekistan” for “a society and state where people live freely, independently, and prosperously.”

“May the season bring peace and prosperity, and happiness to every family, every neighborhood, and country,” he additionally stated.

Noting that the festivities are additionally happening on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan, Mirziyoyev congratulated Muslims in Uzbekistan and all the Islamic group from time to time.

“I wish that our good deeds in this divine month will be accepted and our good and pure intentions will be answered,” Mirziyoyev stated.

During celebrations in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated his nation’s Nevruz and Ramadan.

“This year, the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan coincides with Nevruz. Therefore, may all the thoughts of those who fast during Eid come true! May peace and prosperity come to our homes! May the Nevruz holiday bring us only happiness and joy,” Tokayev stated.

He additional famous that they need to care in regards to the nation’s youth and create good circumstances for them to contribute to the event of Kazakhstan.

“Kazakhs say that strength is in unity. If we maintain unity and accord in our society, we will achieve our key goal of building a fair Kazakhstan. We need to unite to achieve this common goal,” Tokayev stated.

Speaking at a ceremony within the Ala-Too Square within the capital Bishkek, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov additionally celebrated the Nevruz festivities and congratulated his individuals.

“From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate everyone on the Nevruz holiday – the day of renewal and striving for a new life,” Japarov stated in an deal with.

Noting that Nevruz is related to interweaving “hope with clear goals, tireless work, strong and inseparable unity,” Japarov additional stated these are the outcomes of nationwide unity and societal stability.

“May the holiday, symbolizing spring, renewal and a bright life, give us hope and strength to new achievements for the sake of our motherland,” he concluded.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Saturday lit a Nevruz hearth in Shusha, the image metropolis of Karabakh liberated final 12 months from Armenian occupation, throughout an deal with.

“Today, we’re celebrating Nevruz in our ancient city Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. This is a historical event, a great happiness,” Aliyev stated, noting: “Today while celebrating Nevruz in Jidir Duzu (plain), I proudly say, Shusha, you are free! Shusha is Azerbaijan! Karabakh is Azerbaijan!”

Meanwhile, Turkmenistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Aksoltan Atayeva, participated in a solemn occasion organized in New York on the initiative of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Nevruz falls on March 21 and has been celebrated for over 18 centuries throughout Anatolia and Asia. Apart from the Caucasus and Central Asia, the spring competition is widely known primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Albania and Macedonia.

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