Join Akbar and Sanobar of Samarkand Palav as they share insights into the Nowruz food traditions of Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Discover the fascinating reasons why only women are allowed to prepare samanu, the iconic Nowruz dessert, while only men are tasked with making haleem, and why it takes an entire day to prepare these special dishes.
Alongside Akbar and Sanobar, speakers from the Afghanistan & Central Asian Association will discuss how Nowruz is celebrated in Afghanistan. This award-winning British charity has been providing invaluable support to refugees and asylum seekers across the UK since 2001.
