Nawruz and Socio-Cultural Orientations of the Tajik Society

The unique cultural phenomenon of the world, the holiday of Nawruz, represents a living ethno-cultural tradition of the Persian-speaking community which always attracted attention of different peoples of the world. The culture of  the Nawruz holiday is based on the principles which constitute fundamental spiritual values of the Tajik  nation.

The article exposes the author's opinion stating that until this time Nawruz has been preserving its sacramental significance formed over centuries. Creative initiation, linked with the holiday of the vernal equinox has not been exhausted even until now in Tajikistan. These days they recollect here ancient symbols and images, trying to recreate the forgotten or disappearing signs of Nawruz. Its traditions are closely connected with the socio-cultural orientations of the Tajik society which at the same time keeps to universal values so as not to lose its unique ethno-cultural identities.