VOA常速英语2014--Iranians Prepare For Traditional New Year Celebrations 伊朗民众为庆祝传统新年做准备（在线收听）

Iranians Prepare For Traditional New Year Celebrations 伊朗民众为庆祝传统新年做准备

WASHINGTON — Iranians around the world are preparing to celebrate their traditional new year, Nowruz, which falls on Thursday. The ancient tradition is also celebrated by Kurds and marks the arrival of spring.

Iranians are shopping for traditional food and other items ahead of the Nowruz holiday, or Persian New Year.

伊朗人正为即将到来的诺鲁孜节或波斯新年采购传统食品，添置其他物品。

Celebrations will start on Thursday night, with music, dance and elaborate meals.

庆祝活动将会在周四晚上举行,届时人们将载歌载舞,还有精美的餐食。

A festive table traditionally includes seven dishes, known as " haft-seen," or “seven S's,”

这一传统节日餐桌包含七道菜，也就是熟知的“haft-seen”,或“seven S's”七喜桌。

because their names start with the letter "S" in Persian.

因为它们的名字在波斯语中是以“S”开头。

伊朗新年.jpg

"The haft-seen table setting includes hyacinth, samanu, sabze, colored eggs,

“《古兰经》记载，七喜桌应包括风信子,甜麦布丁,扁豆豆芽,彩色鸡蛋、

sumac, wheat, garlic, senjed, bread, cheese, green herbs, health and above all, the Quran," explained a Tehran resident.

漆树、小麦、大蒜、干野生橄榄,面包,奶酪,绿色药草,还有最重要的健康。”一位德黑兰居民解释道。

Nowruz is a secular holiday, embraced by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds.

诺鲁孜节是一种民俗节日,而且受到不同民族和宗教背景的人欢迎。

Tehran resident Amirali Hosseini said it symbolizes renewal.

德黑兰居民阿米拉里?荷塞尼称这一节日象征着再生。

"I am here to buy trail mix and cookies.

“我来到这里买干果和饼干。

For me, Nowruz brings about change in everything.

对我来说, 诺鲁孜节为一切带来了改变。

Nowruz means renewal and rebirth,

诺鲁孜节的意思是再生和重生,

not only in nature but also in one's behavior and relationships," said Hosseini.

不仅存于自然界,还有个人的行为和关系,”荷塞尼说道。

Nowruz is believed to have its roots in the Zoroastrian religion of ancient Persia.

诺鲁孜节被认为来源于古代波斯的琐罗亚斯德宗教。

The tradition includes lighting fires on the last Tuesday before the new year.

传统包括在新年前的最后一个周二进行点火仪式。

Zoroastrians considered fire a purifier of souls.

琐罗亚斯德教认为火是灵魂的净化器。

For most Iranians, it is a time to get together and rejoice.

对大多数伊朗人来说,这是聚在一起庆祝的时刻。

"This is a new year for continuing our tradition of haft-seen.

“这是我们继续七喜桌传统新的一年。

And also for friendships to grow closer and become better in time.

愿友谊更加亲密，地久天长。

That's it. And also to wish for good health," said a Tehran local.

就是这样。同时也希望身体健康,”伊朗当地一位居民说道。

The United Nations in 2010 recognized the International Day of Nowruz,

2010年联合国将诺鲁孜节定为国际节日,

describing it as a spring festival of Persian origin, which has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years.

称它为一种起源于波斯的春节,而且已经有3000多年的历史。