Abstract

This book is devoted to Nowruz, an ancient Iranian celebration, and contains an analysis of its role and potential in the processes of cultural integration and public diplomacy within the borders of Iranian civilization range. The author describes a number of rites inherent to Nowruz celebration in different countries influenced by Iranian culture, providing analysis for similar and distinct features of spring festivals in different nations. The book also contains some solutions regarding integration processes based on cultural and historical affinity of the Middle East region and the Central Asia.

The book is intended for a wide range of readers.

Imprint

Sazmand B. Nowruz: festival that unites nations / translated from Farsi and commented by I.R. Gibadullin. – ООО Sadra, 2016. – 192 p. – [Culture and traditions].