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People across Turkey mark Newroz celebrations
People across Turkey mark Newroz celebrations
Songs, music, metal beating and fires mark traditional Spring festival
Berk Özkan • 21 March 2017 • update: 21 March 2017
Newroz celebrations in Turkey's Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: Boys jump over a bonfire with a Turkish flags during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2017. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Caucasus countries, Albania and Macedonia. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )Berk Özkan
Newroz celebrations in Turkey's Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: Women jump over a bonfire during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2017. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Caucasus countries, Albania and Macedonia. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )Berk Özkan
Newroz celebrations in Turkey's Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: People perform traditional dance during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2017. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Caucasus countries, Albania and Macedonia. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )Berk Özkan
Newroz celebrations in Turkey's Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: Governor of Istanbul Vasip Sahin (2nd L) and Mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas (2nd R) pose for a photo with participants during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2017. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Caucasus countries, Albania and Macedonia. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )Berk Özkan
Newroz celebrations in Turkey's Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: A man, who is a member of Caucasian Folk Dance Group, performs during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2017. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Caucasus countries, Albania and Macedonia. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )Berk Özkan
Newroz celebrations in Turkey's Istanbul
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 21: A man jumps over a bonfire during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21, 2017. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Turkic republics such as Azerbaijan, Caucasus countries, Albania and Macedonia. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )Berk Özkan