Tens of Thousands Celebrate Kurdish Newroz Festival in Cologne

The event, themed around solidarity with Kurds in Northern Syria, highlighted cultural and political significance for the Kurdish diaspora.

The Kurdish Newroz festival in Cologne on March 22, 2025, drew tens of thousands of participants, including attendees from other German cities and the Netherlands.
Celebrations focused on the theme of solidarity with Kurds in Northern Syria, reflecting broader political and humanitarian concerns.
The event proceeded peacefully, though police reported minor clashes and confiscated banned symbols associated with the PKK.
Traffic disruptions occurred during the arrival and departure of participants, as expected by authorities.
Smaller Newroz celebrations also took place in Bochum, where hundreds gathered at Ümminger See, emphasizing the festival's cultural importance for the Kurdish diaspora.