Cultural Significance Around the World

Throughout history, cultures worldwide have celebrated the spring equinox as a time of renewal, balance, and new beginnings.

• Persian New Year (Nowruz) - celebrated for over 3,000 years

• Ancient Egyptian and Mayan civilizations aligned monuments with equinox

• Hindu festival of Holi coincides with spring's arrival

• Japanese hanami - cherry blossom viewing traditions

Many ancient monuments like Stonehenge and Chichen Itza were built to align with equinox sunrise.