People take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 21, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

People take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 22, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)

Children take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 21, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

People play on a swing during a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 22, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)

People take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 21, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

People take part in a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 21, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

People take part in a wrestling competition during a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, on March 21, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)

An equestrian show is staged during a Nauryz festival celebration in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan, March 21, 2026.

Nauryz, also known as Nowruz, is one of the most important traditional festivals in Central Asian countries, marking the arrival of spring. (Str/Xinhua)