Newroz celebrated in Lavrio, Greece

Newroz celebrations in the Greek city of Lavrio have been continuing since yesterday.

The Newroz celebration in the Lavrio camp, housing mainly Kurdish refugees, was attended by hundreds of people.

The event began at noon with a minute’s silence and a speech by Burhan Karakoç from Kurdistan Cultural Centre.

Speaking about the mythological history of Newroz and its importance for the Kurds, Karakoç wished a happy Newroz to the Kurdish people and Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The celebration continued with musical and theater performance by artist groups, after Newroz fire was lit and people danced around it chanting slogans.