Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz,… (Azerbaïdjan, Inde, Iran (République islamique d’), Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirghizistan, Ouzbékistan, Pakistan, Tadjikistan, Turkménistan, Türkiye, Afghanistan)
Candidature: Liste représentative 2016
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Nowruz Celebration in Mazarsharif (Afghanistan) image10208](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10208-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Traditional cow horse carriage decorated with flowers (Afghanistan) image10209](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10209-HUG.jpg)
![© M. Rahimov/Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, 2009<br/>EN: Traditional khoncha prepared for Novruz holiday in Azerbaijan image10210](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10210-HUG.jpg)
![© M. Rahimov/Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, 2009<br/>EN: Folk staged performances during Novruz in Azerbaijan image10211](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10211-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: The 'Ses' is a traditional silver tray, its circular form symbolizes family unity. It holds within items which signify a long and happy life. It is decorated with a flower garland or har for Navroze. Next to it is a mirror used on Navroze to gaze at oneself and make a wish for the new year. The thread and needle is symbolic of repairing relationships, stitching together hopes in the new year. (India) image10212](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10212-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: All members of the house are blessed with a red kunku, vermillon tika or mark. In the picture yoghurt and rose petals are visible. These are traditional items for Navroze. (India) image10213](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10213-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Haji Firooz- Qazvin - Emarate Chehelsotoun (Iran) image10214](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10214-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Nowrouz traditional bazar (Iran) image10215](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10215-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Men and women dancing and celebrating Nowruz (Iraq) image10216](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10216-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Iraqi people celebrating Nowruz image10217](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10217-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Young girl welcoming the guest to Nauryz Dastarkhan (Kazakhstan) image10218](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10218-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Older ladies congratulating and blessing people with Nauryz (Kazakhstan) image10219](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10219-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Fumigation of homes with archa (Kyrgyzstan) image10220](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10220-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Kyz kuumay (catching a girl on a horse), is one of national Kyrgyz games that is played during Nooruz celebration image10221](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10221-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Silk road Korovan, Shimshal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) image10222](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10222-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Yak Polo Plaied in Broghil Valley, Chitral, Khyber Paghtunkhwa (Pakistan) image10223](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10223-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: The Navruz parade in Dusti Square
of Dushanbe (Tajikistan) image10224](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10224-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Mass celebration of festival Navruz
in Hisor Castle (Tajikistan)
image10225](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10225-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Nevruz fire in Turkey image10226](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10226-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Nevruz celebration in Turkey image10231](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10231-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Young sprouts symbolize beginning of spring (Turkmenistan) image10227](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10227-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Competition of Turkmen wrestlers image10228](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10228-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: 'Shoh moyle' annual ceremony (first ploughing ceremony) organized by farmworkers during Navruz (Uzbekistan) image10229](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10229-HUG.jpg)
![© Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), 2015<br/>EN: Festive mood in the valleys (Uzbekistan) image10230](https://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10230-HUG.jpg)