President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov sent a festive message to the people of Turkmenistan, in which he congratulated everyone on the National Spring Festival, the International Day of Nowruz. The message said that Novruz Bayram is an eternal celebration for many nationalities. The ancestors of Turkmenistan people used to celebrate it on a grand scale, considering it the beginning of a new year.
Nowadays, Novruz Bayram, having become a unique component of the national worldview, continues to be enriched with new trends. It concentrates centuries-old traditions and the rich spiritual world of the people of Turkmenistan, which today continue to be relevant and filled with new content.
According to a special Resolution of the UN General Assembly, the International Day of Nowruz is celebrated annually on March 21. The holiday itself is included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. All this testifies to the great historical significance of Novruz Bayram for the entire world community.
The Address emphasizes that this year is rich in other important dates for Turkmenistan, the key ones being the 30th anniversary of independence and the 140th anniversary of the main city of the country - the white-marble Ashgabat. At the same time the country traditionally celebrates Novruz Bayram with concerts and exhibitions. Residents and guests of the country can enjoy folk arts and crafts, agricultural products, national Turkmen cuisine. Such events help to popularize the cultural heritage of Turkmenistan, instilling in the youth a sense of patriotism and pride in their country.
At the end of the solemn Address, the head of state wished his countrymen all the blessings, happiness and spring mood. The President emphasized that the National Spring Festival is another way to glorify the high achievements of Turkmenistan in various spheres of state activity and inspire Turkmenistanis for new grandiose achievements.
Source: turkmenistan.gov.tm
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