The New Year celebration is one of the most cherished and joyous days in the life of the Turkmen people. Every moment of this holiday is filled with the promise of new beginnings, fresh aspirations, and inspiring dreams. Following their noble traditions, the Turkmen people greet the New Year in unity and with national customs. The New Year is not just a representation of the nation’s development and the people’s spiritual elevation but also a symbol of the continuity of life, bringing light to hearts.
In the rich history of our celebrations, New Year holds a special place. For days, people eagerly anticipate something magical. Streets and Christmas trees shimmer like magical palaces. People wish each other, “Happy New Year! May it bring you happiness!”
Before the holiday, every home buzzes with extensive preparations. Turkmen women decorate festive tables with traditional dishes. Traditional dishes like Turkmen pilaf, assorted appetizers, green tea, and sweets form an essential part of the celebrations. Decorated Christmas trees turn into a distinctive emblem of the New Year festivity.
New Year’s Eve holds special significance for the Turkmen people. Every moment of this night represents a new chapter, a time to set fresh intentions and goals. Simultaneously, it’s also a moment to reflect on the past year, assessing achievements and identifying areas for improvement.
A festive atmosphere is brought to life through grand celebrations in our beautiful capital, Ashgabat, the stunning city of Arkadag, and regional centers. The main Christmas tree in Ashgabat’s central square, the colorful lights and decorations along the streets, add to the vibrancy of the New Year festivities. Fireworks and cheerful songs delight everyone. Special events for children, including meetings with Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden, fill their hearts with festive joy.
New Year is not just about happy moments. It carries a profound meaning, calling for friendship, unity, and peace. The Turkmen people have always celebrated this holiday as a symbol of progress and transformation.
With the arrival of the New Year, the Turkmen society embarks on every endeavor with great energy and vigor, showcasing the spiritual strength this holiday brings into our lives. The rich national heritage of the Turkmen people also finds its rightful place during the New Year festivities.
By tradition, all family members gather around a single table on New Year’s Eve, a vivid expression of our unity and patriotism.
With the guidance of our esteemed President, New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. The year 2024, declared “The Year of Infinite Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy,” has been marked by historic and unforgettable events.
The upcoming year, designated as the “International Year of Peace and Trust” by the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, not only reminds us of the value of peace but also paves the way for strengthening humanitarian relations. As our ancestors said, “Unity is the treasure of the state, the guiding principle of the nation,” and “Where peace and stability prevail, prosperity flourishes.”
New Year signifies the start of achieving national goals, happiness, and new heights. The celebrations held across the country, in educational and cultural centers, solidify the foundation of patriotism and unity among the younger generation.
This holiday opens a new chapter in our lives, providing an opportunity to achieve new goals. What goals should we strive for this year, and where should we begin? These questions reveal the deep meaning of the New Year. For the Turkmen people, the essence of the New Year lies in its representation of progress and unity.
May the New Year be joyful, united, and peaceful! Let it bring new opportunities for the development of our country, the happiness of our people, and the self-improvement of each of us!
Allamyrat Gapurov
Turkmen State University named after
Magtymguly 3rd year student of ecology
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