beginning of spring has a long history amongAryanethnic groups such asKurds, Persians, Afghans, Azaris, Tajiks, and Balochs. Newroz,as one of the most important festivalsof the ancient Iranians,is a symbol of rebirth, freshness, freedom,and peace. Although its exact date of observance may vary from an ethnicgroupto another, it mainly occurs between 19thto 21st of Marchbecause of its linkage with the Spring Equinox. The festivalhas been listed among the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This study analyzes Newroz according to Kurdish and Persian perspectives. Theprimarypurpose is to investigate diverse cultural perceptionstoward the ancient festivalamong these two nations, and the waythey celebrateit. The qualitativeresearch method is used, and semi-structured interviews have been conducted to explore significantdifferencesand similarities between the two nations’ celebrations of Newroz. The participants of the study were selected using the judgmental sampling technique. Results indicate that there are numerousdifferences in celebrating Newroz. For the Kurds who are a stateless nation, besides its cultural background, Newroz is a symbol of resistancewhilefor Persians it is a pure cultural festival. Even though it marks the beginning of the Kurdish and the Persian new year, theircalendars, myths, the way they celebrateit,and their understanding for itsorigin are different.[1]
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