The rhythmic beat of drums echoes through streets draped in red lanterns. Fireworks illuminate the night sky as millions of families gather around steaming tables laden with dumplings and fish. This is Chinese New Year—the most significant celebration in the Chinese cultural calendar. For travelers, it presents both extraordinary opportunities […]
New Year and Renewal
Chinese New Year 9-Day Holiday Travel Guide: Top Destinations for International Tourists
The Year of the Fire Horse gallops in on February 17, 2026, bringing with it China’s longest Spring Festival holiday in recorded history. For the first time ever, Chinese workers and visitors alike will enjoy a remarkable nine consecutive days off work—from February 15 to February 23. This extended holiday […]
2026 Chinese New Year Longest Holiday Ever: How Foreigners Can Plan Their Trip to China
In the heart of winter, when the rest of the world settles into post-holiday routines, China awakens with the most spectacular celebration on Earth. Red lanterns cascade down ancient streets. Fireworks paint the sky in bursts of crimson and gold. Families gather around steaming pots of dumplings. The air fills […]
Best Places to Celebrate Nowruz Around the World
When the first light of spring touches the earth and day meets night in perfect balance, over 300 million people across the globe prepare to celebrate one of humanity’s oldest and most cherished festivals. Nowruz—meaning “new day” in Persian—marks the beginning of the Persian New Year and has been observed […]
Interesting Nowruz Facts: Myths, Legends, and Trivia
From the symbolic Haft-Sin table to the fire-jumping of Chaharshanbe Suri, Nowruz is full of meaningful customs and surprising history. This guide collects interesting Nowruz facts, myths, and trivia: the legends behind the Persian New Year, the meaning of its traditions, and how it is celebrated under different names from […]
Happy Nowruz 2026: Greetings, Quotes, and Well-Wishes for the Persian New Year
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, arrives with the spring equinox around March 20, 2026, uniting more than 300 million people in a shared celebration of renewal and hope. A warm greeting is one of the simplest ways to share in it. This guide gathers Nowruz greetings, quotes, and well-wishes, including […]
Nowruz in Iran: Best Places and Authentic Experiences for the Persian New Year
Iran is the heart of Nowruz, and the festival transforms the country each spring, from city bazaars filled with goldfish and sprouted greens to family picnics on the thirteenth day. This guide covers the best places to experience Nowruz in Iran, the traditions that mark each stage of the celebration, […]
Persian New Year: The Complete Guide to Nowruz Traditions and Festivities
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring at the moment of the vernal equinox. Meaning “new day” in Persian, it is celebrated by more than 300 million people from Iran and Central Asia to communities around the world, and is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. […]
Chaharshanbe Suri 2026: The Complete Guide to Iran’s Fire Festival Rituals, Bonfires, and Ancient Traditions
Experience the magic of the Persian fire-jumping festival that welcomes spring and the New Year As the last rays of the winter sun dip below the horizon on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, millions of Iranians and Persian communities worldwide will gather around blazing bonfires. The air will fill with the […]
Delicious Nowruz Recipes: Traditional Dishes and Sweets to Prepare for the Persian New Year
Food is at the heart of Nowruz. Persian families prepare herb-rich dishes, rice specialities, and sweets to mark the New Year, many of them carrying symbolic meaning for renewal and good fortune. This guide covers traditional Nowruz recipes: signature dishes such as sabzi polo ba mahi, herb stews, and festive […]