March 21, 2023, is Novruz in Azerbaijan!!

Novruz Bayrami ("Novruz" means "a new day") is the most ancient and favorite holiday of the Azerbaijani people, a holiday of spring and New Year's coming. It is celebrated on the vernal equinox, March 21.

Novruz is a symbol of nature's rebirth, a symbol of fertility. The preparation for Novruz takes much time. Streets and squares are decorated, trees are planted, new clothes are sewn, eggs are colored, and sweets are prepared.

Novruz is a family holiday. On holiday everybody gathers, lays the table, and lights up candles. Many delicious courses are served to make the New Year rich and fertile. The holiday continues on the next day with general walking, accompanied by performers of national songs and dances and folklore groups; competitions on various national sports are organized.

Our Azerbaijani student says, "Novruz is a festival that celebrates spring and novelty, and it is a very big holiday that is considered culturally and traditionally important to Azerbaijan people!" Thank you so much for informing us about your country's biggest holiday!

So our GDI staff wanted to celebrate it! The GDI believes these activities can help understand more between Azerbaijan and Korea! Wishing a very Happy Novruz to you and your loved ones~.