Tehran- A special celebration marking Nowruz -The Persian New Year -nowruz, held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on Friday, April 4th.
The event, organized by the permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran, brought together ambassadors and senior diplomats from various countries, international organizations and NGOs, academics, cultural figures, and members of Iranian communities living in famous Swiss cities.
Ambassador Ali Baleini, the permanent UN representative of Iran’s Geneva, in his opening remarks, highlighted Knowles, a permanent UN representative in Geneva, Iran, reported on Saturday, the IRNA.
“Today, we come together to celebrate Knowles and share a message of peace, friendship and unity as a reminder of the common bonds that connect countries around the world,” he said.
Ambassador Bareini emphasized that Knowles, now recognized as a global shared cultural heritage (by UNESCO), is rooted in the grand history and traditions passed down over generations by diverse communities. “It is a heritage brought to the international stage from the heart of ancient civilization,” he added.
The event also featured the performance of Solou et Morana, a traditional Iranian music ensemble sent to Geneva by Iranian Islamic culture and related organizations. The group introduced the richness and refinement of Iran’s musical heritage, captivating an international audience with its classic Persian compositions and selection of regional melodies, the report says.
The ceremony was received warmly from attendees and served as a prime example of Iran’s cultural diplomatic efforts at an international level.
Nowruz is a historic ritual observed annually on March 21st in many countries along the Silk Road. This marks the new year and announces the rebirth of spring and nature. Intercultural celebrations mean —new – and rouz – day – in Persian. Therefore, Nowruz means a new day and symbolizes a new beginning. People from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds celebrate Nowruz. The resurrection of spring has a very spiritual importance, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and joy of sorrow.
Over time, Nowruz developed development and expansion, incorporating new social, religious and cultural influences. Nowruz traditions and customs vary from country to country, but there are many unified features. In most areas, people perform ritual dances such as jumping over fires and streams before the festival. Many households also refill their water supply on the last Wednesday of the year.
Another common ritual and extensive tradition is the preparation of the Nowruz table. The objects on the table represent the purity, brightness, abundance, happiness and fertility of the New Year. On Nowruz day, people visit feasts, family and friends and exchange gifts. These practices are a great way to interact with loved ones and strengthen the deep bond of friendship. Nowruz is also an opportunity for traditional cultural activities that combine common practices with local customs such as poetry, music, outdoor festivals and local street performances.
Recognizing the importance of this ancient ritual, Nowruz was engraved in 2009 on the UNESCO list of human heritage intangible cultural heritage. Furthermore, in 2010, the United Nations General Assembly declared International Knowles Day on March 21st.
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