NoRuz: The Persian Spring

Taal: nld
Categorie: kunst, cultuur, religie

Comedian Shappi Khorsandi introduces her young son to the Iranian festival of NoRuz, or New Year's Day. It is the biggest festival of the year for millions from Iran to India, and in the UK it will be celebrated with fire-leaping, religious prayers recited in front of fire and a countdown to the exact moment of the spring equinox. Shappi's son joins her on her journey of discovery, from setting up the centrepiece new year's table to taking his first symbolic leap over fire. Through their...