Monthly Archives: March 2010

Nowruz being celebrated in Baku

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Here are some YouTube clips of  Nowruz  being celebrated in Baku , Azerbaijan on the  Caspian Sea, that once was a Zoroastrian region.

The videos were  shot at the  time  The Director General, UNESCO, Mr Matsuura visited. It is said  Mr Matsuura had a lot to do with Nowruz being recognized by UN as holiday on the UN calendar.

Courtesy : Rusi Sorabji

Nowruz Bayram  in Azerbaijan

Nowruz in Azerbaijan

Nowruz in Baku  Azerbaijan  Pt 2

Nowruz in Baku,Azerbaijan  Pt 3       Chanting about  Bayram (Behram)

Nowruz in Baku, Azerbaijan  Pt 4       Watch for dancing  at the end

Nowruz in Baku, Azerbaijan   Pt 5     Haft Seen tables,  Bhun-wa-ni Topees

Kavkaz Rap…… a look at Baku city ,  Azerbaijan

Novruz Dances 2009 Baku Palace

Six Flags Friends Scholarships

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Six Flags Friends Scholarships (Deadline: April 30)
DoSomething.org has teamed up with Six Flags Friends to award college scholarships to young leaders who are taking action to make their community a better place. Scholarships will be awarded based on past, current and planned action in the community as well as the applicant’s passion, commitment and proven leadership skills. Six winners will receive a $1,500 college scholarships. www.dosomething.org/grants/sixflags/scholarships