Trekking up Vesuvius
- December 30, 2014
Iranians eat Reshteh polo on 1st day of Iranian New Year. It consists of Rice Macaroni and chicken meat balls.
Iranians eat Sabsi polo Mahi on Iranian New Years Eve. It consists of Rice mixed with herbs and Fish
Nowruz and Haft Sin
Iranians celebrate Nowruz and the beginning of spring by setting a special taditional table. It is called Haft Sin table which means seven items starting with the letter S in the Persian language.
The Haft Sīn items are: Sabzeh (wheat symbolizing rebirth), Samanu (symbolizing affluence), Senjed (the dried fruit of the oleaster tree) symbolizing love, Sīr (garlic symbolizing medicine), Sīb (apples symbolizing beauty and health), Somaq (berries symbolizing sunrise) and Serkeh (vineger symbolizing age and patience).
The Haft Sin also includes a Mirror, Candles, Rose Water, Wheat, Goldfish and Eggs. They represent Sky, Fire, Water, Plants, Animals and Fertility.
The Iranian celebrates the Persian New Year (Nowruz) to mark the first day of Spring (20th or 21st March) depending on astronomical observation. Nowruz is an ancient tradition and is celebrated by large diverse communities with different religious backgrounds for thousands of years.
Beynac-Cazenac is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Built on a rock and has retained its medieval charm. The paved and steep lanes and stone stairways of this little town takes visitors through unhindered views of the Dordogne valley.
