This ancient fire-jumping ritual involves lighting bonfires and leaping over them while chanting, “Zardie man az tou, sorkhie tou az man”—”Give me your beautiful red color, take my sickly yellow color.” The fire symbolizes purification, and jumping over it is believed to rid participants of misfortune, illness, and negative energy. This joyous and lively celebration is a way to welcome the warmth and light of spring.
