{"id":1882005,"date":"2026-04-14T13:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1882005"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:00:55","slug":"nowruz-a-celebration-of-spring-renewal-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1882005","title":{"rendered":"Nowruz: a celebration of spring, renewal and community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/67\/13\/97\/1200x675_cmsv2_987e10c3-9c19-510a-ae67-7f1ea10facae-9671397.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2886044-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2886044\" data-cid=\"9721663\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2886044-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" 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In Uzbekistan, it is a time when nature awakens and communities come together. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Across the country, the holiday unfolds in different ways, shaped by local traditions, landscapes and people.<\/p>\n<h2>Surkhandarya: where spring begins<\/h2>\n<p>In the southern region of Surkhandarya, spring arrives earlier than anywhere else in the country. Here, Nowruz celebrations begin outdoors, where the warmth of the season is already felt. <\/p>\n<p>Food plays a central role. Large cauldrons are set over open fires as pilaf is prepared for visitors and locals alike, turning cooking into a shared experience. In places like the Airitom Free Economic Zone, people gather around steaming kazan pots, offering food to guests and sharing meals with strangers. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe organised a pilaf festival to show Uzbek traditions,\u201d says Mirkhamid Mirpolatov, Head of the Termez International Trade Center. \u201cToday, pilaf is being cooked in eight large cauldrons, including different varieties and even Afghan-style pilaf.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Spring also marks the return of kupkari, a traditional horseback game closely linked to the season. After months of preparation, riders and horses return to the fields, where competition becomes a test of strength, balance and endurance. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cKupkari is our national game, played since ancient times,\u201d says horse breeder Feruz Jobirov. \u201cIt brings people together and attracts large crowds.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The game is fast and intense, with dozens, sometimes hundreds of riders competing at once. For the winners, prizes range from money to livestock or other valuable goods. Yet beyond the competition, kupkari remains a social event, drawing spectators from across the region and turning fields into gathering places. <\/p>\n<p>For many, it reflects the energy of spring itself \u2013 a new beginning marked by movement, strength and community. <\/p>\n<h2>Andijan: a shared celebration<\/h2>\n<p>Further east, in Andijan, Nowruz unfolds on a larger scale. Open festival grounds fill with thousands of people, creating a shared celebration shaped by music, performances and national games. <\/p>\n<p>Across the celebration area, long tables called dastarkhans are covered with traditional dishes. Many feature fresh greens, such as kuk somsa and kuk chuchvara, symbolising renewal and the arrival of spring. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople from all over the region have come together,\u201d says Shukhrat Abdurakhmanov, Governor of Andijan Region. \u201cYou can see traditional dishes, songs and national games. Everything creates a festive atmosphere.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Celebrations include performances of folk music, lapar singing and traditional dances. Tightrope walkers perform for the crowds, while children and young people take part in games, drawing and outdoor activities. National sports such as kurash add a competitive edge to the festivities. <\/p>\n<p>Hospitality remains at the heart of the celebration. Guests are warmly welcomed with warmth, and sharing food is central to the experience. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring Nowruz, we welcome our guests with joy and see them off with the same spirit,\u201d says singer Maksuda Khalilova. \u201cEven at my age, I came to perform and share a song.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The region\u2019s diversity adds another dimension to the celebrations. Different communities take part, bringing their own traditions and cultural expressions. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur big family \u2013 Uzbekistan is our common home,\u201d says Arseniy Sarkisov, Head of the Armenian National Cultural Centre of Andijan Region. \u201cWe share our culture, our traditions, our music and food with everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>For many, Nowruz is also a moment of connection and mutual support. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is how people come closer to one another,\u201d says Mirzabakhrom Botirov, representative of Andijan State University. \u201cThey share sumalak and green somsa and through this, our values are renewed.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Nowruz here becomes a reflection of coexistence and cultural exchange. <\/p>\n<h2>Tashkent: a city in celebration<\/h2>\n<p>In the capital, Tashkent, Nowruz spreads across parks, streets and public spaces. People gather throughout the city, taking part in events ranging from performances to open-air markets. <\/p>\n<p>At the centre of the celebration is sumalak \u2013 a traditional dish made from wheat and slowly cooked over 12 to 24 hours. For many, it symbolises patience, renewal and the arrival of spring. <\/p>\n<p>In the Navruz Ethnographic Park, the atmosphere is especially lively. Hundreds gather to celebrate, moving between performances, craft stalls and food areas. Tightrope walkers and magicians entertain the crowds, while musicians create a festive rhythm throughout the day. <\/p>\n<p>Visitors explore national clothing, jewellery and handmade goods, while others take part in games, listen to open-air concerts or simply enjoy the spring weather. Young people meet friends, draw henna on their hands, and take part in activities that turn the park into a space of discovery and interaction. <\/p>\n<p>Among them are tourists from different parts of the world. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe heard that Navruz is the New Year,\u201d says Johanna Porkkala from Finland. \u201cPeople make wishes and eat sumalak. It even reminds us of a similar dish we have in Finland.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love the atmosphere here,\u201d adds Emil J\u00e4ntti. \u201cThere\u2019s music, people smiling and a very welcoming feeling.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Local visitors also see the holiday as a chance to reconnect both with traditions and with each other. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI came here from Khorezm to relax and take a break from work,\u201d says Nabiba Matkarimova, a teacher. \u201cWe met foreign visitors, danced together, and I could see how much they enjoyed our traditions. This holiday brings kindness, respect and understanding between people.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Beyond the parks, celebrations extend across the city. 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In Uzbekistan, it is a time when nature awakens and communities come together.\u00a0Across the country, the holiday unfolds in different ways, shaped by local traditions, landscapes and people.Surkhandarya: where spring beginsIn the southern region of Surkhandarya, spring arrives earlier than anywhere else in the country. Here, Nowruz celebrations begin outdoors, where the warmth of the season is already felt.\u00a0Food plays a central role. Large cauldrons are set over open fires as pilaf is prepared for visitors and locals alike, turning cooking into a shared experience. In places like the Airitom Free Economic Zone, people gather around steaming kazan pots, offering food to guests and sharing meals with strangers.\u00a0\u201cWe organised a pilaf festival to show Uzbek traditions,\u201d says Mirkhamid Mirpolatov, Head of the Termez International Trade Center. \u201cToday, pilaf is being cooked in eight large cauldrons, including different varieties and even Afghan-style pilaf.\u201d\u00a0Spring also marks the return of kupkari, a traditional horseback game closely linked to the season. After months of preparation, riders and horses return to the fields, where competition becomes a test of strength, balance and endurance.\u00a0\u201cKupkari is our national game, played since ancient times,\u201d says horse breeder Feruz Jobirov. \u201cIt brings people together and attracts large crowds.\u201d\u00a0The game is fast and intense, with dozens, sometimes hundreds of riders competing at once. For the winners, prizes range from money to livestock or other valuable goods. Yet beyond the competition, kupkari remains a social event, drawing spectators from across the region and turning fields into gathering places.\u00a0For many, it reflects the energy of spring itself \u2013 a new beginning marked by movement, strength and community.\u00a0Andijan: a shared celebrationFurther east, in Andijan, Nowruz unfolds on a larger scale. Open festival grounds fill with thousands of people, creating a shared celebration shaped by music, performances and national games.\u00a0Across the celebration area, long tables called dastarkhans are covered with traditional dishes. Many feature fresh greens, such as kuk somsa and kuk chuchvara, symbolising renewal and the arrival of spring.\u00a0\u201cPeople from all over the region have come together,\u201d says Shukhrat Abdurakhmanov, Governor of Andijan Region. \u201cYou can see traditional dishes, songs and national games. Everything creates a festive atmosphere.\u201d\u00a0Celebrations include performances of folk music, lapar singing and traditional dances. Tightrope walkers perform for the crowds, while children and young people take part in games, drawing and outdoor activities. National sports such as kurash add a competitive edge to the festivities.\u00a0Hospitality remains at the heart of the celebration. Guests are warmly welcomed with warmth, and sharing food is central to the experience.\u00a0\u201cDuring Nowruz, we welcome our guests with joy and see them off with the same spirit,\u201d says singer Maksuda Khalilova. \u201cEven at my age, I came to perform and share a song.\u201d\u00a0The region\u2019s diversity adds another dimension to the celebrations. Different communities take part, bringing their own traditions and cultural expressions.\u00a0\u201cOur big family \u2013 Uzbekistan is our common home,\u201d says Arseniy Sarkisov, Head of the Armenian National Cultural Centre of Andijan Region. \u201cWe share our culture, our traditions, our music and food with everyone.\u201d\u00a0For many, Nowruz is also a moment of connection and mutual support.\u00a0\u201cThis is how people come closer to one another,\u201d says Mirzabakhrom Botirov, representative of Andijan State University. \u201cThey share sumalak and green somsa and through this, our values are renewed.\u201d\u00a0Nowruz here becomes a reflection of coexistence and cultural exchange.\u00a0Tashkent: a city in celebrationIn the capital, Tashkent, Nowruz spreads across parks, streets and public spaces. People gather throughout the city, taking part in events ranging from performances to open-air markets.\u00a0At the centre of the celebration is sumalak \u2013 a traditional dish made from wheat and slowly cooked over 12 to 24 hours. For many, it symbolises patience, renewal and the arrival of spring.\u00a0In the Navruz Ethnographic Park, the atmosphere is especially lively. Hundreds gather to celebrate, moving between performances, craft stalls and food areas. Tightrope walkers and magicians entertain the crowds, while musicians create a festive rhythm throughout the day.\u00a0Visitors explore national clothing, jewellery and handmade goods, while others take part in games, listen to open-air concerts or simply enjoy the spring weather. Young people meet friends, draw henna on their hands, and take part in activities that turn the park into a space of discovery and interaction.\u00a0Among them are tourists from different parts of the world.\u00a0\u201cWe heard that Navruz is the New Year,\u201d says Johanna Porkkala from Finland. \u201cPeople make wishes and eat sumalak. It even reminds us of a similar dish we have in Finland.\u201d\u00a0\u201cI love the atmosphere here,\u201d adds Emil J\u00e4ntti. \u201cThere\u2019s music, people smiling and a very welcoming feeling.\u201d\u00a0Local visitors also see the holiday as a chance to reconnect both with traditions and with each other.\u00a0\u201cI came here from Khorezm to relax and take a break from work,\u201d says Nabiba Matkarimova, a teacher. \u201cWe met foreign visitors, danced together, and I could see how much they enjoyed our traditions. This holiday brings kindness, respect and understanding between people.\u201d\u00a0Beyond the parks, celebrations extend across the city. 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