Novruz - Arzu Geybullayeva

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22 March 2010

Novruz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of a new year and is one of Azerbaijan's most anticipated and colorful holidays. Photos by Arzu Geybullayeva

Every Tuesday night (Charshanba), small bonfires are prepared outside
Semeni: the sprouts of wheat that every house must have
Semeni
Pakhlava and shekerbura: national dishes
national dishes
Khoncha: a three-story porcelain tray with pastries, dried fruits, nuts, and dyed eggs
Khoncha
Traditional dishes
Novruz
Traditional dishes
Novruz
Charshanba