Nauryz Meiram holiday is celebrated in Kazakhstan, as well as in other eastern countries, in March. This is the day of the vernal equinox, the symbolic beginning of the new year, which has been revered since ancient times by Muslims and Jews. In different countries, the holiday is called differently, but its essence is the same: the renewal of the earth and the purification of man. Unfortunately, for many years under Soviet rule, the celebration of Nauryz was prohibited, but today the old traditions have come into force again.
Instructions
Step 1
In Kazakhstan, they prepare for Nauryz in advance, just like in Russia - for New Year's Eve. If you want to celebrate as usual, do a general cleaning, throw out unnecessary items, or give them to the poor. Prepare your clothes: they should be bright. Prepare seven dishes for the holiday table ahead of time, or one dish, but from seven products. Seven is the magic number of the holiday, it must be adhered to. Traditional treat - "nauryz kozhe", which is cooked in a large cauldron. It mixes fresh mutton and old meat (which symbolizes the renewal of nature) and poured fresh milk. In addition to milk and meat, essential products for Nauryz are cereals, cottage cheese, onions, fat.
Step 2
In Kazakhstan, Nauryz has been widely celebrated in recent years, with mass festivities. Games for men are held in squares and parks. Try to shoot a bow and hit the target - and you will become the king of the holiday. Those who are in love with Nauryz always go as a couple, the guy is supposed to give the girl a hairbrush, mirror or perfume, aromatic oil. In response, the girl hands the betrothed a hand-baked treat. If there are lonely young people at the party, they play the game "Catch the Girl". an unmarried one mounts a horse, and single guys try to remove it from this horse. Horse races are also held on this day.
Step 3
Nauryz is a day of mercy. Since ancient times it has been said that on the day of the vernal equinox there is neither a king nor a slave, that is, everyone is equal and must help each other. The main postulate of the holiday: "If someone hits you with a stone, treat him with food." Many people organize charity events in Nauryz, help the elderly or children, the needy. If you feel a craving for creation, clean any drinking source - a well or aryk, a stream, plant a tree.
