Tajik CustomsWhat are the customs of Tajiks for the New Year?

Tajiks are an ethnic group in Central Asia, they have colorful culture and customs. There are some special customs in the Tajik New Year's festivals, and I will introduce some of them to you.

First of all, Tajiks celebrate the New Year at a different time from the Chinese Lunar New Year, they usually celebrate the New Year on March 21st or 22nd, which is known as Norouz Festival. Norouz is a Persian word meaning "new day", which represents new beginnings and hope.

On the day before Norouz, Tajiks do a big cleaning to get rid of the bad luck and misfortune of the old year. They also prepare special foods such as Tajik dumplings (abalone) to celebrate this special festival.

On the day of Norouz, Tajiks will wear traditional national costumes and hold various celebrations. One of the important customs is jumping over the fire. People form a circle and jump over the fire holding hands to symbolize the expulsion of bad luck and the hope that the new year will be full of happiness and joy.

In addition, Tajiks hold music and dance performances, playing traditional instruments such as the dulcimer, flute and drum. These performances usually take place outdoors, where people dance and sing to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

The Tajiks celebrate the New Year with family and friends visiting each other and exchanging gifts and blessings. They also prepare traditional dishes such as dumplings stuffed with meat and lentil soup. Meanwhile, family members will get together and enjoy a sumptuous dinner.

Overall, Tajik New Year customs are full of joy and celebration. They express their blessings and expectations for the New Year through special rituals, music and dances. These customs not only show the traditional culture of Tajiks, but also unite people *** together to celebrate and enjoy the New Year.