Thursday, 29 January 2015

Novruz International Youth Festival

Novruz – International Youth Festival is the annual celebration of Novruz with the youth from all around the world. And now this is Your chance to enjoy this holiday with us. This project will give you a unique chance to experience different parts of NOVRUZ holiday, such as jumping over bonfires and running through the streets, banging on pots and pans with spoons and knocking on doors with your hats and bags to ask for little presents (sweets and candies) and tasting national cookeries, such as shekerbura, pakhlava, goghal that you have never had before!

Novruz – International Youth Festival 2015 will take place from the 20th till 26nd of March (including arrival and departure days) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Mission:
  • To create a culturally diverse and open environment where all of the participants will be able to express their own culture and appreciate the others, discuss different global issues (e.g. ‘tolerance’, ‘local traditions and globalization’, ‘culture in the modern world’, music as a way of expression and so on.
  • Gain mutual respect for the different cultures in the world and promote peace in our big home – Earth.
  • To explore ancient traditions and habits of Azerbaijan culture, to celebrate the antique holiday of Novruz – the beginning of spring in Azerbaijan.
 Eligibility
This event aims to bring together 40 motivated participants between the age of 18-35 who are interested in culture and ancient traditions.
Costs
  • Participation fee: 50 EUR
These costs will be covered:
  • Accommodation (4* hotel) and food throughout the whole week
  • Local transportation
  • Social Activities
  • Travel cost will be reimbursed 50% up to 400 euro ( after giving original invoice and boarding pass)
Application
In order to apply, register HERE.
Application results will be announced on the 2nd of March. 
 Application Deadline: 26th of February at 23:59 CET

For more information visit Novruz - International Youth Festival

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