On 30 March, a grand celebration of Nowruz took place in Berlin. The event was organised by the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, bringing together representatives of the diplomatic corps, federal agencies and local residents. This was reported by the news agency Orient.

Guests were able to explore national stands showcasing the history, traditions and cultural values of the participating countries. The Turkmenistan stand attracted particular attention with its national costumes, carpets, handicrafts and materials on Ahal-Teke horses.

The cultural programme included performances by artists featuring national music, songs and dances. Performances on the Turkmen dutar – a traditional musical instrument – were of particular interest.

The celebrations concluded with a tasting of national cuisine, where guests sampled ‘palaw’ and other traditional dishes, gaining an insight into the gastronomy of the Turkic peoples.

‘Nowruz’ in Berlin proved to be a vibrant cultural event and a platform for strengthening friendship and dialogue between nations.