The Newroz Committee in Amed has lit the first fire for the New Year, kicking off this year's celebrations. For this purpose, the committee met with other people, including HDP deputies Dersim Dağ and Remziye Tosun, in the yard of the HDP branch in Kayapinar district.

Before lighting the fire, the preparatory committee made a statement. Zelal Bilgin pointed out that Newroz is also taking place this year accompanied by repression and war at home and abroad. She nevertheless wished all the peoples of Turkey a happy Newroz and said, "Newroz is a call for peace. We call on our people to prepare for Newroz and resist."

Irfan Söner, co-chair of the HDP provincial branch in Amed and also spokesman of the committee, informed about the preparations that the Newroz celebration has been applied for at the governor's office. Last year, the official celebrations were canceled due to the pandemic. Referring to Newroz mythology, Söner said, "The fire that Kawa the Blacksmith lit is still burning today. For us, Newroz stands for peace, justice and democracy. Newroz should be celebrated by all."

Following the statement, Remziye Tosun lit the fire and those present danced around it. The celebration ended with jumps over the fire.