| Description |
The history of Novruz celebrations goes back to ancient times when Zoroastrian religion was dominant in South Caucuses. This holiday is one of the oldest traditional festivities in Azerbaijan. Keeping up with traditions each year there are number of celebrations of the holiday all across the country and “Novruz Festival in Gala” jointly organized by Administration of State Historical-Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher and Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan is one of them. The annual celebration which takes place at the Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve features artists, craftsmen, wrestlers, actors who bring to life traditional characters – the symbols of Novruz. |
