The growing of semeni - green sprouting wheat - is the most sacred Novruz ceremony as the herald of spring. Sprouting semeni symbolises sowing and a rich harvest, it represents grain, bread, increase and abundance. Grain and abundance is a pledge of life, existence, the most vital material necessity for life.People have always grown semeni from wheat, barley, peas, lentils or other grains in copper dishes; they have always revered it and rejoiced at its sprouting.
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Thanks Sera for this beautiful pic,
We call it Sabzeh in Persian and here is a link on " How to grow Sabzeh" for those who are interested,
Sabzeh: Norouz Sprouts
Btw, Sera, Why Samani not, Aubergine? ;P
dear Asif this is custom in my country during Novruz HOLIDAY we grow Samani n close it with a red bow
check up vikipedi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semeni
thank u ))
Why this lentil wear a bow, are they boys? lol
Nice to see you here again, Admin.
NOaa
this is lentil sprouts dear ;)
Deepa
10x u :)
Looks like bean sprouts.