In this multi-cultural country of Canada, it’s not surprising that we have various new year celebrations each year 
Nowruz (lit: “New Day”) is the Iranian or Persian New Year. This year, the Persian New Year falls on March 20, i.e. today! The Persian New Year is a festival based on the Northern Hemisphere Spring equinox. Usually, it coincides with a date between March 19th and 22nd on the Gregorian calendar. There are many Persian New Year dishes such as Kotlet (lamb & potato patties), Maast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber), Mahi ba zafferan (saffron & lemon roasted cod), and Sabzi polo (aromatic herb rice).
When we talk about Persia, it’s actually the former name of Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran nowadays. Thank God that I have the chance to tour this one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilizations. According to its customs, the MUST-DO for we women is wearing a scarf to cover our head. I also remember wherever my tourmates and I met local children, they were so happy flocking to take photos with us who are strangers to them. No wonder children are always appraised of having the purest and loveliest smiles. I always treasure these smiles as a souvenir. Another souvenir is the handmade carpet that Persia is so well-known for weaving carpets with rich color, varied artistic designs and patterns. Isn’t it admirable that there’s something elegant a country can be proud of?!
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