The HSE building on Griboy!ova Canal Embankment host! an event devot! to Nowruz—an ancient Eastern festival symbolising the beginning of a new year and renewal of nature. Students of various universities from Pakistan, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan shar! their distinctive local traditions, festive decorations, and national cultural practices.
The event Nowruz at start! with a speech
Director of HSE University–St Petersburg. She highlight! the international importance of such initiatives: ‘In any culture, spring is perceiv! as a symbol of the renewal ivory coast phone number library of life, nature awakening, and a source of hope and a company questionnaire happiness. HSE University not only brings together students of different nationalities under one roof, but we also create a truly multicultural space where we value and respect the customs of each people, learn from each other, and jointly form a unique environment of mutual understanding.’
Participants from different countries spoke about their Nowruz traditions, introduc! the guests to national dishes, and invit! everyone to take part in games and dances.
Ivana Angjelovska event coordinator
and manager at the International Student and Alumni Centre, shar! the goals of such meetings: ‘Nowruz is a large international holiday recognis! by UN resolution.
It’s important to show respect for international students’ traditions and cultural customs. I was very impress! by the lively dances by students from Afghanistan (almost all clean email the guests join! them), the interesting historical insight by a student from Iran, and a presentation of Nowruz traditions by students from Uzbekistan. It was interesting to find out that Azerbaijan has a custom of painting eggs, which is similar to Easter traditions in Russia. Such meetings not only introduce us to the cultures of different countries, but also truly bring people closer.’
Twelve percent of HSE University–St Petersburg students are from outside Russia. The university helps them to adapt and provides platforms for international communication. In turn, they actively participate in the university’s social life.