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Turkey’s Nowruz: Spring Equinox, Fresh Herbs, and Shared Tables
土耳其诺鲁孜节：春分、新鲜香草与共享餐桌
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On March 21st, Turkish families set a special table called "Sofra" with seven symbolic items.
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Each item starts with the Persian letter 'S' and represents hope, health, or prosperity for the new year.
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Fresh herbs like parsley, mint, and dill grow in small pots on windowsills before the celebration.
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Children wear new clothes and receive painted eggs and small coins wrapped in colorful paper.
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Neighbors exchange sweet pastries like baklava and say 'Nowruzunüz kutlu olsun!' meaning 'Happy New Year!'
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Families gather outdoors at noon to jump over small bonfires for purification and renewal.
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Young people visit elders to kiss their hands and receive blessings and advice.
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Schools hold poetry recitals featuring traditional Nowruz songs in Turkish and Kurdish.
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Street markets buzz with vendors selling hyacinths, candles, and handmade mirrors.
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This ancient spring festival reminds everyone that light always returns after winter’s dark.