The Embassy of Azerbaijan in France hosted a festive event at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on March 19, 2026, to celebrate the Novruz holiday. The gathering highlighted the cultural traditions of Novruz, a spring festival marking the Persian New Year and the vernal equinox, which is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Ambassador Leyla Abdullayeva addressed attendees, emphasizing Novruz as a symbol of renewal, peace, and solidarity. The event featured a display of Azerbaijani national sweets, the traditional samani (sprouted wheat), and other symbolic items central to the Novruz celebration.
The celebration in Paris is part of a series of international events promoting Azerbaijani culture. Novruz is widely celebrated across Azerbaijan and in communities throughout the region, with customs centered on family gatherings, special meals, and rituals welcoming spring.
