In
Azerbaijan, the growing of
samani () – green sprouting wheat – is the most sacred
Novruz ceremony as the herald of spring. Sprouting samani 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 samani from wheat, barley, peas, lentils or other grains in copper dishes; they have always revered it and rejoiced at its sprouting. The
Azerbaijani proverb "" ("samani, O samani, I try to make you grow every year") refers to the annual renewal of nature. == See also ==