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Back in the nomadic era, people would leave the warmth of their yurts at this time, as the melting snow allowed ... Folk dances, poetry readings, and traditional music performances are also central to ...

Back in the nomadic era, people would leave the warmth of their yurts at this time ... and traditional music performances are also central to the celebrations, creating a lively and communal ...

Every March, 300 million people from across the world, most notably the people of Iran and Central Asian countries celebrate Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring and the New Year.

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During Nowruz, games originated in the nomadic countries are popular in Central Asia and Afghanistan marks ... people build yurts where they lay out the tables of food. During Nowruz, families ...

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