Cooking Huge Lamb and 3 Traditional Dishes for Novruz Celebrations with Guests

Welcome to our special episode celebrating Novruz, the national holiday of Azerbaijan! In this video, you’ll see us cooking with the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mark Libby, and his spouse Danusiya, as we join in traditional rituals and customs. Get ready for some festive fun and enjoy the celebration with us! Novruz is a cherished and significant holiday for the Azerbaijani people, deeply rooted in their culture and history. It marks the arrival of spring on March 20-21, which also signals the beginning of the New Year. Its origins go way back to old customs and rituals connected to spirits, nature worship, and fertility beliefs. Novruz, an ancient spring festival, is one of Azerbaijan’s oldest and most beautiful traditions. Novruz in Azerbaijan has always been about celebrating the rebirth of nature, goodness, and fairness. It’s mainly about honoring the Sun and its representation on Earth, Fire. In the month leading to Novruz, every Tuesday is dedicated to celebrating