Celebration of Nowruz in the Historic City of Lübeck

On April 10, 2025, the international celebration of Nowruz took place in the city of Lübeck, whose historic old town is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event was organized at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in Germany and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Tajikistan in the federal states of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

The celebration was held in the magnificent Audience Hall of the historic Lübeck Town Hall – one of the most renowned halls of the building, famous for its Rococo decor and the paintings by the Italian artist Stefano Torelli.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Germany, Imomudin Sattorov, described Nowruz in his speech as a celebration of renewal and a symbol of friendship and unity among peoples. He emphasized that Nowruz carries a message of peace and solidarity to the world and highlighted the rich customs and traditions associated with Nowruz in Tajikistan.

The Mayor of Lübeck, Jan Lindenau, also praised the event in his speech as a symbol of peace, mutual understanding, and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Honorary Consul Kourosh Pourkian underlined the importance of the continued observance of Nowruz in Lübeck and its role in promoting the cultures of the Nowruz region.

The traditional Haft Sin table, one of the central symbols of Nowruz, was on display and added a special festive and cultural touch to the occasion.