NOROOZ – The Celebration of Renewal نوروز
Preparations for NOROOZ – The Celebration of Renewal نوروز starts about 2 weeks before with the sprouting of wheat, barley, or lentil seeds, which will turn into “sabzeh” in 2 weeks.
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Haft Sin – The Table Setting with the Seven “S”
Sofreye Haft Sin Sofreh is a Persian tablecloth. On this tablecloth 7 symbolic elements are dished up for Norooz our Persian New Year, which begin with the letter “S” in Farsi. The number seven is a sacred number. Watch Video on Instagram
Chaharshanbeh Suri – The Persian Festival of Fire
On the last Tuesday evening before the Persian New Year, we celebrate Chaharshanbeh Suri – The Persian Festival. Several rituals are performed on this fire festival to purify the body and mind. Chaharshanbeh means Wednesday, and Suri means light and also fire. In my childhood, this caused some confusion. Why is it called Wednesday and celebrated on Tuesday? It’s the last night to Wednesday before Norooz, the Persian New Year, a festival celebrated at the spring equinox. The Origin of this festival dates back to the Zoroastrian era based on the Tsarathustra’s beliefs. On this day, we celebrate the victory of light over darkness. After all, we are approaching the equinox in a few days. The Fire Festival is an announcement of spring and the revival of nature. Watch Video on Instagram
Norooz Sprouts
Sabzeh is a symbol of spring, a part of the Haft Sin for Norooz and symbolizes vivacity, liveliness and the beginning of new life, bursting from the seeds. Today I’ll show you how to start growing your own Sabzeh for Norooz, or Easter Grass for Easter, from lentils or wheat. We grow Sabzeh from different seeds some grow it from lentils, others from barley or mung beans. I like to grow Sabzeh from wheat seeds as to my eyes the green of wheat grass looks beautiful. Watch daily the seeds turn into beautiful green grass. You can grow Sabzeh Norooz Sprouts with or without soil. I’ll show you the version without soil. You will need some time in advance and should start 10 – 14 days before Norooz or Easter. Watch Video on Instagram
Trendy South Tyrol – A Luxury Guide to Algund & Dorf Tirol
We love both the beach and the mountains, and usually visit the coast during the quiet spring or autumn months. But in summer, we head to the mountains. For us, pure relaxation means fresh air, stunning peaks, and rewarding hikes. We also love friendly faces, authentic hospitality, rich culture, and incredible food. Are you looking for the perfect wellness getaway? The Villa Verde Aparthotel can give you just that. It sit in the beautiful Merano region of South Tyrol. Let me take you on a journey to trendy South Tyrol, Italy. Today, we are exploring a wonderful piece of paradise in Algund, near Merano. Enjoy reading my travel guide: Trendy South Tyrol -A Luxury Guide to Algund & Dorf Tirol.