Happy Nowruz (Persian New Year) everyone and welcome to 1392 of the Iranian calendar. I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. I have written about Nowruz in the past and photographed every *seen* (s) on the haft seen table. I truly enjoy setting up the haft seen table as I try to seize the moment contemplating the symbolic meaning behind each item and to take in a positive energy that surrounds this uplifting ambiance. This is the moment to count our blessings and with every blessing comes the responsibility of giving back, even if it's very little.
سنبل - Sonbol
(hyacinth) and other spring flowers
سبزه - Sabzeh
(sprouts): Representing rebirth and fertility
سنجد - Senjed (Dried Fruit of the Lotus Tree): Representing love
سماق - Somagh (Sumac): Representing the spice of
life
سیر - Seer (Garlic): To ward off bad
omens
سکه - Sekkeh (Coins): Representing wealth and
prosperity
سمنو - Samanoo (Sweet Pudding made with germinated
wheat): Representing the reward of patience
سرکه - Serkeh
(Vinegar): Representing age
ماهی قرمز - Mahi Ghermez (Goldfish): Representing life
سیب - Seeb (Apple): Representing natural beauty
نارنج / پرتقال (Seville orange) or orange in Water:
Representing the earth floating in space
تخم مرغ رنگی - Tokhme Morgh Rangi (painted
eggs): Representing Fertility
And here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the challenges of food photography starring Cooper, my daughter's cat.
Well, there goes my sabzeh!
LOVE your haft seen Azita jan! And I never knew about the orange in water, thank you for that - love the symbolism :) Eid e shomah mobarak!
ReplyDeleteEid-e shoma mobarak Ahu joon!
DeleteNowruz Mubarak, Azita Zoon ! too bad I didn't cook Samanoo .. but rice pudding :)
ReplyDeleteFitri joon, Eid-e Nowruz mobarak!
DeleteBeautiful! Eid-e shoma mobarak! \(^o^)/
ReplyDeleteThank you! Nowruz mobarak!
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBEAUTIFUL haftseen Azita! Just lovely. Haftseen is a glorious custom and it's thrilling that us Irooni in diaspora seem to have a revived interest in upholding it. Love all the fish-shaped plates and the glimpse of pishi Cooper! LOL! Eidet mobarak va Nooroz'et Pirooz!
ReplyDeleteMerci Azita joon! Sal-e no mobarak!
DeleteGorgeous table, beautiful presentation.
ReplyDeleteEid-e shoma mobarak, Azita! Your haft seen is beautiful. I love the little fish dishes. So clever - and symbolic. I need to get myself some of those for my haft seen next year. Wishing you good luck, health and happiness and many more shared recipes in the coming year.
ReplyDeleteSal-e no mobarak, Heidi jan!
DeleteWhat is the symbolism of the fish dishes? Beautiful table and so interesting!
ReplyDeleteCindi, it's my personal obsession with fish shaped dishes!
Deletefogholade ziba va motafavet :X
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