Binghamton recognizes Kurdish Newroz with flag raising over city hall
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham was joined by Kurdish-Binghamton residents to raise the Kurdish flag outside of city hall in hon...
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham was joined by Kurdish-Binghamton residents to raise the Kurdish flag outside of city hall in honor of Newroz Tuesday. Newroz is the Kurdish celebration of the Persian New York. Over the years, Newroz has come to signify new beginnings. It is a festival that celebrates the beginning of spring. The holiday is also used as an opportunity to support Kurdish causes. 'It's a representation of all the diversity of cultures we have in the city of Binghamton,' said Mayor Jared Kraham.