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Yazidi New Year celebrated with joy and tradition in Coffs Harbour

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Salwa Bashar Credit: Supplied

Salwa Bashar is a member of the Yazidi community in Coffs Harbour. We spoke to her about the Yazidi New Year celebrations. She explains that it is a joyful and meaningful celebration. Families prepare special food at home, including sweets like pastries and traditional dishes, and they gather to eat together around midday. Later in the day, the community comes together for celebrations with music, dancing, and social activities. A key symbol of the celebration is boiled and decorated eggs.


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Salwa Bashar is a member of the Yazidi community in Coffs Harbour. We spoke to her about the Yazidi New Year celebrations. She explains that it is a joyful and meaningful celebration. Families prepare special food at home, including sweets like pastries and traditional dishes, and they gather to eat together around midday. Later in the day, the community comes together for celebrations with music, dancing, and social activities. A key symbol of the celebration is boiled and decorated eggs.


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Salwa Bashar (in pink) and friends Credit: Supplied

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