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Springing in with sweet traditions

Though large-scale Nowruz events are rare in the city, places like Fia’s Lounge by Fia, a Persian expat, host gatherings where attendees relish Persian dishes, exchange meals, and share their stories with the warmth of the festival. “The restaurant offers a menu rich in both Parsi and Persian dishes, including the famous Parsi bhonu, featuring traditional foods like prawn patio, chicken farcha, and mutton dhansak. This authentic food selection brings a taste of home to Persian expats,” says Sunil Khanna, brand head of the restaurant, adding, “We aim to create an immersive celebration that welcomes everyone to partake in the spirit of Nowruz via interactive dining experiences and storytelling about Parsi traditions, extending the celebration beyond our tables.” Deeply rooted in traditions, one of the most significant customs of Nowruz is setting up the Haft-Seen table, which includes seven symbolic items beginning with the Persian letter ‘s’. These items symbolise different blessings like fertility, health, and wealth,” Freeman notes, adding, “Other items placed on the table include coloured eggs, mirrors, goldfish, herbs like wheat grown a week before, and holy books or poetry collections.

New Indian Express
Table Persian Nowruz Parsi Traditions

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