May 10, 2015

May holiday of colors

Holidays and events in Azerbaijan Annually May 10 in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, celebrate the May holiday of flowers. It is dedicated to the memory of the former president of the country - Heydar Aliyev and is held on the birthday of the leader. May holiday of flowers is, perhaps, one of the most interesting and bright events.

October 26, 2015 - November 07, 2015

Grenade Festival

Holidays and events in Azerbaijan The holiday of the pomegranate is relatively recent - since 2006. In these days, various exhibitions are held, where you can get acquainted with a variety of pomegranate varieties, try juice, jam and other goodies made from this fruit.

In Azerbaijan, the tradition of celebrating the New Year has been preserved twice: according to the new style - from December 31 to January 1, and in the old style - from January 13 to January 14. And in the celebrations takes part both Christian and Muslim part of the population.

Propagation of an active lifestyle among young people led to the fact that every year on March 5 the whole country celebrates the Day of Physical Culture and Sports. The most popular sports are football and chess, national wrestling is also very popular. On the day of the holiday in sports parks and on the streets, sports competitions and relay races are held, anyone can take part in it.

Navruz is one of the most popular holidays, dedicated to the spring equinox and the renewal of nature. Since ancient times, the festival has preserved many traditions, among which washing in the morning clean water from a river or stream, the exchange of warm, sincere wishes and treat each other with sweets. In the morning you need to eat something sweet - usually honey or sugar, then inhale fragrant smoke - it is believed that so a person gets rid of evil spirits.

On the festive table there must necessarily be seven dishes beginning with the letter "c". On the table should also be a candle - protection from evil forces, a mirror - a symbol of clarity, and on it put a colored egg - a symbol of the globe. As soon as the egg shakes, it is considered that the year has started and you can congratulate each other.

The May Festival of Flowers is an unforgettable and amazing event in the life of the country. Every year on May 10 crowds of people gather on the seaside boulevard to lay flowers at the grave of President Heydar Aliyev (the holiday is timed to the day of his birth). Throughout the National Park there are colorful flower arrangements, exhibitions of plants and unique birds, guests of the holiday create with their own hands an exhibition of drawings on the asphalt. Evening program includes a concert with performances of world celebrities and a festive salute.

The May Festival of Flowers is one of the brightest events of the year. Every year on May 10 in the National Park colorful floral arrangements, exhibitions of plants and unique birds unfold. Guests of the holiday create with their own hands an exhibition of drawings on the asphalt.

July 15 in Baku celebrated Sabantuy - a holiday that came to Azerbaijan from Tatarstan. What you will not see on this day in the city - horse races, songs, dances, sports competitions (those who want to pull the rope and run in bags), as well as a competition of harmonics, wrestlers' competitions and many other things. ±​​$ br >

The day of national music on September 18 is another wonderful occasion to enjoy the living sound and perfection of plastics. Within the framework of the festival, the orchestra of folk instruments, the youth symphony orchestra, the graduates of the opera and ballet theaters demonstrate their skills. The Azerbaijan Theater of Musical Comedy demonstrates its performances.

October 26 in Goychay traditionally takes place Pomegranate Festival. Streets and parks of the city before the holiday decorate, and all guests gather on the main festive venue in the city center, where a garnet fair is widely unfolding. Here you can try a wonderful juice, learn a lot of interesting things about the benefits and significance of this amazing fruit. The entertaining program provides for a concert and competitions - both sports and music-dance.