In Episode #23, co-hosts Bita and Beata wrap up the 3 part series on Norooz, the Persian New Year. Norooz can also be spelled Nowruz, Nowrooz, Noruz. They share stories of the festival that takes place on the 13th day, Sizdah Bedar, literally translated as ‘the 13th day out the door’. This ...
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Episode 23: Norooz Part 2, Persian New Year Haft-Seen and Food
In Episode #23, co-hosts Bita and Beata continue exploring Norooz (the Persian New Year) including what traditionally goes on the symbolic Haft-Seen table setting, and foods that are served traditionally as well as modern-day.
Haft-Seen translation - ‘haft’ means 7 in Farsi, ‘seen’ stands for the ...
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Episode 22: Norooz part 1: Prelude to Persian New Year and Charshambeh Souri
In Episode #22, co-hosts Bita and Beata give an overview of the Persian New year including when it is, the symbolism around this important holiday, and some of the rituals around preparing for the customary 13 days of festivities.
What is Norooz (also spelled Nowruz, Norouz, etc.): direct ...
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