Korea, Central Asia highlight Nowruz festival heritage

Korea, Central Asia highlight Nowruz festival heritage

The Korea-Central Asia Secretariat and five Central Asian nations highlighted the cultural heritage of the Nowruz festival as a link between Korea and Central Asia on Wednesday. Nowruz means "New Day," symbolizing the rejuvenation of nature and the start of a new year. The festival is celebrated on the first day of spring, typically on March 21, coinciding with the astronomical vernal equinox. The festival is said to have a history spanning thousands of years in regions along the Silk Road, incl

By The Korea Herald