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Nowrūz (Persian language: نوروز [noʊruːz]), meaning 'New Day') is the traditional ancient Iranian festival and also the start day of Iranian "New Year".
Nowruz is celebrated and observed by Iranian peoples and the related cultural continent and has spread in many other parts of the world, including parts of Central Asia, South Asia, Northwestern China, the Crimea and some ethnic groups in Albania, Bosnia, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia.
Nowruz marks the first day of Spring and the beginning of the year in Iranian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. As well as being a Zoroastrian holiday and having significance amongst the Zoroastrian ancestors of modern Iranians, the same time is celebrated in the Indian sub-continent as the new year. The moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year and Iranian families gather together to observe the rituals.
The term Nowruz in writing, first appeared in Persian records in the second century AD, but it was also an important day during the time of the Achaemenids (c. 648-330 BC), where kings from different nations under the Persian empire used to bring gifts to the emperor also called King of Kings (Shahanshah) of Persia on Nowruz.
The UN's General Assembly in 2010 recognized the International Day of Nowruz, describing it a spring festival of Persian origin which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.In 2009 Nowrūz was officially registered on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognizes March 21 as the "International Day of Nowruz".
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowruz
At each Mid Autumn festival the 'village' of Tai Hang hold the Fire Dragon parade. THis dates back to 1880 when mistortune hit the village, to over come this they were told to have fire dragon go through the village for 3 days. They did this and the misfortune disappeared. The continue this tradition to the present day.
This is one discovery that I feel very proud. This tiny caterpillar was found hidden in some bushes at the Ulu Chepor Forest along the waterfall area. It is very fascinating and looks like the Chinese Lion during the celeberation of the Chinese New Year or the Javanese Barungan.
Throwing money up in the air is a gesture of joy and celeberation in Pakistan. of course finders are keepers. Sigh - I was stuck behind the camera.
At each Mid Autumn festival the 'village' of Tai Hang hold the Fire Dragon parade. THis dates back to 1880 when mistortune hit the village, to over come this they were told to have fire dragon go through the village for 3 days. They did this and the misfortune disappeared. The continue this tradition to the present day.
At each Mid Autumn festival the 'village' of Tai Hang hold the Fire Dragon parade. THis dates back to 1880 when mistortune hit the village, to over come this they were told to have fire dragon go through the village for 3 days. They did this and the misfortune disappeared. The continue this tradition to the present day.
Nowrūz (Persian language: نوروز [noʊruːz]), meaning 'New Day') is the traditional ancient Iranian festival and also the start day of Iranian "New Year".
Nowruz is celebrated and observed by Iranian peoples and the related cultural continent and has spread in many other parts of the world, including parts of Central Asia, South Asia, Northwestern China, the Crimea and some ethnic groups in Albania, Bosnia, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia.
Nowruz marks the first day of Spring and the beginning of the year in Iranian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. As well as being a Zoroastrian holiday and having significance amongst the Zoroastrian ancestors of modern Iranians, the same time is celebrated in the Indian sub-continent as the new year. The moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year and Iranian families gather together to observe the rituals.
The term Nowruz in writing, first appeared in Persian records in the second century AD, but it was also an important day during the time of the Achaemenids (c. 648-330 BC), where kings from different nations under the Persian empire used to bring gifts to the emperor also called King of Kings (Shahanshah) of Persia on Nowruz.
The UN's General Assembly in 2010 recognized the International Day of Nowruz, describing it a spring festival of Persian origin which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.In 2009 Nowrūz was officially registered on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognizes March 21 as the "International Day of Nowruz".
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowruz
UKG Girls on an vent during boy's football competition match (Ahmediyya School Inter Class Football Competetion for UKG - 2007)
At each Mid Autumn festival the 'village' of Tai Hang hold the Fire Dragon parade. THis dates back to 1880 when mistortune hit the village, to over come this they were told to have fire dragon go through the village for 3 days. They did this and the misfortune disappeared. The continue this tradition to the present day.
Dear friends, happy Norooz, happy Spring, happy New Year! Wish you all the best!
In harmony with rebirth of nature, the Persian New Year Celebration, or Norooz, always begins on the first day of spring, March 20th of each year. Norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and Rebirth. About 3000 years ago Persian's major religion was Zoroastrianism, named in honor of its founder Zoroaster, and arguably the world's first monotheistic religion. Zoroastrians had a festival called "Farvardgan" which lasted ten days, and took place at the end of the solar year. It appears that this was a festival of sorrow and mourning , signifying the end of life while the festival of Norooz, at the beginning of spring signified rebirth, and was a time of great joy and celebration. Norooz was officially acknowledged and named "Norooz" by mythical Persian emperor, Shah Jamshid, from Achaemenid Dynasty (500 BC). Ashaemenied created the first major empire in the region and built Persepolis complex (Takhte Jamshid) in the city of Shiraz. Norooz in Persian means "New Day" and brings hope, peace and prosperity to the world and has been celebrated among people regardless of ethnic background, political views or religion in many countries around the globe such as Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Georgia, Iraq, Tajikistan, Syria ,Armenia and India. Some of the activities during Norooz are Spring cleaning, buying new cloths, painting eggs, family reunion, giving presents, visiting neighbors and friends and celebrating by having a picnic on the 13th day of Spring. Happy Norooz!
Nowrūz (Persian language: نوروز [noʊruːz]), meaning 'New Day') is the traditional ancient Iranian festival and also the start day of Iranian "New Year".
Nowruz is celebrated and observed by Iranian peoples and the related cultural continent and has spread in many other parts of the world, including parts of Central Asia, South Asia, Northwestern China, the Crimea and some ethnic groups in Albania, Bosnia, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia.
Nowruz marks the first day of Spring and the beginning of the year in Iranian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. As well as being a Zoroastrian holiday and having significance amongst the Zoroastrian ancestors of modern Iranians, the same time is celebrated in the Indian sub-continent as the new year. The moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year and Iranian families gather together to observe the rituals.
The term Nowruz in writing, first appeared in Persian records in the second century AD, but it was also an important day during the time of the Achaemenids (c. 648-330 BC), where kings from different nations under the Persian empire used to bring gifts to the emperor also called King of Kings (Shahanshah) of Persia on Nowruz.
The UN's General Assembly in 2010 recognized the International Day of Nowruz, describing it a spring festival of Persian origin which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.In 2009 Nowrūz was officially registered on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognizes March 21 as the "International Day of Nowruz".
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowruz
Random street shot!
In olden days we get balloons made of rubber only and its comes in a little variety only during temple festivals.
Now a days we get balloons of all types for all seasons and celebrations and is made of various latex , polychloroprene, nylon fabric. This comes in various shapes, sizes, colours, designs.
In this, a couple of them seems to be educative.
t's Fairy Friday and in celeberation here is a brand new underwater night portrait of beautiful and amazing Twig the Fairy in Mermaid Form.
Maybe there are similar image to this.
In conjunction with our Independence Day celeberation, 31th August 07
Goldfish is a important symbol in Persian New Year Celeberation. A bowl with goldfish is for life and the sign of Pisces which the sun is leaving.
We won the Superbowl and last Wednesday Seattle went crazy, near 1 million Seahawk fans gathered in the streets of Seattle !
Now, in case you missed it, I've got the Seattle's skyline (including Space needle flying the 12th man flag), the fans inside Centurylink Field and the Boeing's flight #12 (painted green and blue, with tail number 12) doing a flyover around Centurylink field (home to Seahawks) in one SINGLE FRAME for you to enjoy !
GO HAWKS !
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Angelica
In the vast country India, the small town of Changanachery, Kerala State is a good example of religious harmony, where people of all communities and ethnic backgrounds have amicably co-existed for centuries, enriching each other's lives.
For viewing the video clip of the splendid procession in progress:
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On every Christmas evening the 25th of December, the procession with Chandanakkudam starts from, Jumma Masjid .This annual festival, observed in the month of December, is celebrated by people from across all strata and religion. The highlight is a colorful procession of five to seven tuskers beginning from the mosque. Various cultural performances and musical ensembles are staged during the festival. A show of dazzling fireworks marks the grand finale.The decorated elephants carry the young men with the sacred pots. It is the Kavil Temple that gives the first welcome to this procession
There is a historical basis to the marvelous scene of the Christian, Hindu and Muslim worship places stands together in Changanachery. It is indeed a history of religious harmony. . This procession, after receiving warm welcomes in various places by the people from different spheres of life, reaches of Puthoor Mosque by the morning of the 27th December.
Puthenpalli Chandanakudam is a two-day festival held in Changanacherry amid much pomp and splendor. It takes place at Changanacherry Puthrupalli, a mosque dating back to 400 years ago. (The first mosque in Changanacherry Old Mosque is about 960 years old.)
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