Nowruz Bayram celebrated as a national spring holiday in Turkmenistan on March 21-22, is a vibrant event filled with joy and cultural richness. The heart of the celebration lies on the outskirts of Ashgabat, amidst the picturesque foothills of the Kopetdag, where the Nowruz Yaylasy venue is set up. It is adorned with a monumental yurt, known as the Turkmen Ak Oyi. Every year in March, this place transforms into a bustling city, filled with yurts, mansions, gardens, workshops, and an Eastern bazaar, creating a vivid landscape of traditions and modernity.
Nowruz Bayram in Turkmenistan
Nowruz Bayram celebrates Turkmen culture through folklore and ethnographic performances. The festival honours ancient customs deeply rooted in Turkmen life, including carpet weaving, horse breeding, gardening, and agriculture. The air is filled with melodies from bakhshi, musicians, dancers, and singers, providing an opportunity to immerse oneself in Turkmenistan.
The Turkmen people hold the festival of Nowruz in high regard as one of their oldest traditions. Nowruz is inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its importance as a cherished tradition passed down through generations.
The traditional dish of Nowruz Bayram
Nowruz celebrations revolve around a traditional dish made from young wheat sprouts. This culinary delicacy passed down through generations, symbolizes the fertility of Turkmen land and the prosperity of its people. It embodies the spirit of rejuvenation and renewal, heralding the arrival of spring.
Celebrate Nowruz Bayram with Hazar Merjeni Travel.
Hazar Merjeni Travel Agency provides a distinctive experience for its guests. Experience captivating folklore performances that showcase time-honoured traditions of carpet weaving, horse breeding, and agriculture. Explore museum exhibitions filled with ancient artefacts and marvel at the craftsmanship of artisans demonstrating traditional crafts.