Afghan new year (Nowroz)

Colourful Noruz eggs

Colourful Noruz eggs Source: AAP Image/ EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

People in Afghanistan like people in many other neighbouring countries celebrate the new year, a long standing tradition called Nowruz. We look at the history of this ancient cultural legacy of the region.



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