Nar Bayrami, traditional pomegranate festivity and culture

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Description: Nar Bayrami is an annual festival in October/November in Azerbaijan’s Goychay region that celebrates the pomegranate and its centuries-old traditional uses and symbolic meaning. Pomegranate culture encompasses practices, knowledge, traditions and skills related to the cultivation of the fruit, which is used not only in a range of culinary contexts, but is also referred to in crafts, decorative arts, myths, storytelling, and other creative outlets. The festival highlights local nature and culture by spotlighting the pomegranate’s practical and symbolic importance.
Country(ies): Azerbaijan
© Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, 2019
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