Nowruz has BLACKFACE?! The real origin of Haji Firouz, the Nowruz dancer
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Haji Firouz is one of the most popular Nowruz characters, but did you know his real origin? Check out our latest video to find out
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typical americans demonizing other cultures. haji firuz dates back to the 600 BCE. the main story is him being rebirthed from the after life, another story is him working in the zoroastrian temples where the ash of the fire got on his face.
Ok poopooo
600BCE black people still existed. It is about black slaves mate. This pagan festival has evil roots.
The dutch tried that too, “black pete got his face darkened by coming down the chimney” 👌🏼👌🏼
@@EeLyoshajji firooz is literally older than the discovery of black people and all that slavery shit
@@anintruder5422 iranians knew that people existed since basically forever. Achaemenid inscription mentions abyssinians and nubians
What are you talking about????
Hagi firoze is based on the Zoroastrian priests. These priests were red and gard a big fire in the middle of temples day and night and because of smoke they face became black. Also the Tambourine he's holding used to be a part of some of Zoroastrian religious celebrations .
Also some say he has a black face because he's coming back from the land of dead , like the nature that come back to life in spring.
this is such a nonsensical video. This ceremony existed for 1000 years at least . Long before u Americans stated slavery . Persia was in fact one of first nations to end holding slaves
Preach 🙏🏼🙏🏼
African Iranians are less than 1% of the population. Because of liberals I'm starting to think that is impossible to have a multicultural country. I mean, a country with blacks and whites. When the culture is rather similar, such as Iran, there is no problem in multicuturalism.... Iran have the Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Mazandaranis, Gilaks, Baluchis, Lors, Arabs, Talish etc. But what Iran doesn't have are the stupid political correctness liberals. Long life to black faced Haji Firouz and to Iranian culture.
Most of the people in Iran are fine with each other because they speak similar languages and are mostly Iranic.
@@bhka6423wtf is organic
His face is covered is soot he’s not trying to look like a black person or mock a black person by any means. It is not done with a malicious intent at all it is just a way of dressing up as a fictional character in Iranian folklore that has soot on their face
Its origins is linked to slavery of black Africans and even sings a song about him being a slave
@@nicholasrodriguez4990 the history of it is really vague and unknown where did you even draw that conclusion and from which source?
The black paint is not supposed to represent a black person if you really research most sources seem to agree on this
@@ninirozhy I researched the Sources Iranian historians have said it’s linked to African slavery in Iran as he wears black face and red lipstick
@@nicholasrodriguez4990 well can you link me the source please? Or give me the name of those historians or websites so I can check it out cause I’ve been invested in this topic
@@ninirozhy Sorry for the late reply but if you just google it there are so many articles explaining that it is linked to black slavery in Iran
Source: trust me baradar
😂
Totally false! Actually Hajji Firuz derived from ceremonies and legends connected to the epic of Prince Siavash, which are in turn derived from those associated with the Mesopotamian deity of agriculture and flocks, Tammuz (Sumerian Dumuzi). Later, it was claimed that the blackened face of Hajji Firuz symbolizes his returning from the world of the dead, his red clothing is the sign of the blood of Siavash and the coming to life of the sacrificed deity, while his joviality is the jubilation of rebirth, typical of those who bring rejuvenation and blessing along with themselves. The name Siyāwaxš mean 'black man' or 'dark-faced man' and suggests that the term black in the name is a reference either to the blackening of the faces of the participants in the aforementioned Mesopotamian ceremonies, or to the black masks that they wore for the festivities.
In fact Haji Firooz tradition dates back to 600 BCE and contemporary Western colonization and slavery does not in any way, shape, or form correlates to Iranians anti-slavery culture and traditions.
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So you also believe anything anyone tells you? So if I say 2+2=5 you would believe me? Come on man that is clearly black face and it was introduced by Qajars to mock the African slaves. They sing “my master, why won’t you laugh?”. Why would they say master unless they are slaves? Slavery did obviously exist in Iran, especially during the various Turkic dynasties. Wake up man
thats a nice little fantasy!
let’s face the reality of our history and do better.
My racism is racist because it predates racism lol
There are other parts of the song, like:
- Haaji Firuzam!
- Baale!
- Saali yek ruzam!
- Baale!
Which means:
- I'm Haji Firuz!
- Yes!
- I come once a year!
- Yes!
If Haji Firuz is a depiction of a slave, why does he say he comes once a year? Also, the whole back and forth in the song is anything but a conversation of a slave and a master. It's much more cordial and friendly than that.
This rendition of Haji Firuz is completely false. The black face is a symbol of impurity and soot resulting from emerging from underground at end of winter. He also represents the fire keeper for Zorestrians who consider fire to be purifying. They believe Haji Firuz had black face from heat of the holy fire. It has nothing to do with African people or slavery. Instead it has to do with end of impurity and darkness with arrival of spring. Slavery was not practiced in Iran at the time of the origin of this tradition (600 BC) and in fact it was the Persians who were first to liberate slaves and end slavery as the Persian empire spread and conquered people who practiced slavery.
we have this tradition for over 3000 years were there was no African slaves or slavery!!
what the hell are you talking about, it has nothing to do with skin color of any people, or race, stop spreading bull shit around
It does with skin color
@@KennyboyGM
read what I explained then if you can, think!
I say it again tradition started long before slavery happens!
you still think about few hundred years ago,and apparently,can go past beyond that
I can only explain it to you,but I can't understand it for you😂
@KennyboyGM Do you know that or are you jus joining the woke Western band wagon?
Persian culture and festivals barely changed for thousands of years and predates American history. I don't fuck with blackface or any type of racism but this has nothing to do with skin colour. Persians are the last to be colorist
This is completely different than the fact.
We have this black face thing in our culture, iranians are not racist 🙁 it’s just a fun cultural thing
Have we ever asked Iranian Africans if Haji Firuz is a fun for them or not?
@@hamidrezaamini8626 we had this cultural thing for decades and no one has ever complained, youre making something big out of nothing
@@persianelitetm2584 Because in the past, there was no social networks and Internet like now. Imagine Afro Iranian kids who see Haha Firuz in TV or social networks. Do we think they become happy? in particular when they go to school after Nowruz and they white classmates made fun of them by calling them Haji Firuz.
We can at least ask people who want to play as Haji Firuz not to make their face black.
@@hamidrezaamini8626 mabye they also celebrate the same thing ? :D
@@hamidrezaamini8626 Haji firuz comes and brings joy, all kids love him which leaves a nice memory is kids mind. We don't make fun of black people or anything and this is not about skin color it has a history go study it
Its horrible to see people with platforms use them to spread false information, and not the actual reasoning behind old traditions to demonise someones culture. please inform yourself properly before “educating” people.
Totally agree
Some American thinks he understands the culture better than Persians...ok.
Hajji firooz is older that American, if anyone finds it offensive, its their problem, we are not changing our culture because of other people
Racist
@@KennyboyGM We don't care lil bro
This is 100% wrong, please do some basic research before you share
Lol Zwarte Piet parallel 😂
EDIT: The guy said "Eye Ranians" anything he now says I will not listen to 🤣
Exactly...a fooool who doesn't know Iran-ian is not Eye Ranians can choke on his propaganda source
Why are you making up lies ?
Thank you for your video. There are other views on this. Firuz is the Arabic version of piruz, piruz nahavandi, the one who killed Omar, the arab Calif who invaded and killed thousands of Iranians and gave rise to slavery by Muslims. Before Arabs, slavery was rare. If you read the Cyrus cylinder of human rights, you'll see that the history of slavery is NOT a long tradition in Iran and it was popularized by what Arabs brought to this country. Haji, is a title given to those who visit mecca. So, haji firuz was a former Iranian warrior who wnt to mecca and killed omar, when Iran was already invaded and ruled by Arab ruler. The news was so overwhelming for iranians,however they could not crlebrate it because of the fear they would get punished. Haji firuz was the disguise to crlebrate this,using the common language of the day,not standard persian, in order not to be understood by arabs easily. the red outfit is historically the symbol of war and protest,as you see in sorkhjamegan. The black face is also the same symbol of riot,as you see in siyahjamegan. And arbab (master) refers to omar who was the one enslaving iranians. The dance and happiness is thus for the assassination of Omar. after many years of brainwashing, the original meaning is lost and people think it is a slave dancing for noruz.
Thanks for your post, it is the most accurate and logical history and I am very happy you corrected the Tap Persia.
We wish as another comment mentioned the ability to post is fine as long as you have had enough knowledge about the subject.
please keep your woke moralism out of my peoples values and celebrations.
Afro Iranians!!!????🤔😂😂😂😂
You don’t know?
American racial paranoia, projecting his complex...
Typical spewing of misinformation! Haji Firouz was never personifying slavery. There was no slavery time nor practice of in Iran. Symbolism of black faced servant signifies, if there were kitchen attendees cooking on ancient open fire, whose face were deposited with soot while attending to their daily task. If the Persian lyric, ARBOB-E-KHODAM, is what your argument suggests, understand that it is nothing more than endearment toward the hiring individual.
Furthermore, ارباب خودم (arbob-e-khodam) translates to “my master” that is far from slave owner connotation. And considering the phrase other than just that would imply all the subjects to a king as his slaves.
His face is not to meant to be black, but it’s actually soot covering his face.😅
Est ce que Haji Ferouz c'est Amou nowrouz converti en Islam??? On m'a dit que Haji Ferouz c'est la version de Amou Nowrous confessée à la Mecque de retour du voyage par Thaïlande.
bullshit with all the respect
We do not mean by racism, but the dwarves of Baba Nowruz have black skin
This is completely wrong. یکم تحقیق کن قبل از اینکه کامنت کنی
We wish as another comment mentioned the ability to post is fine as long as you have had enough knowledge about the subject.
this is crazy i’m Persian and i never even knew there were Afro Iranians. Its so sad the info that is hidden from us
Same. I just found out slavery was happening untill 1929 in so disappointed
حاجی فیروز از «پیروز نهاوندی» کاشانی میاد استاد.
نه داداش. هیچکس دقیقا نمیدونه از کجا میاد. ولی شعری که میخونه نشون میده که حاجی فیروز یه برده سیاه است.
@@hamidrezaamini8626 خیر...مراسم نوروز و حاجی فیروز مربوط به بیش از چهار هزار سال قبله
@@hamidrezaamini8626 رنگ کردن صورت توی ایران باستان بمعنی برگشتن از دنیای مردگانه
The subject of black Middle Easterns is very interesting regardless the symbolism of this character. Peace
"This version is supported by his Nowruz rhyme" - is it? Does "arbab" mean a slave-master in Persian? I don't know which version is true, but this "evidence" seems flimsy to say the least. In Persia many people could be "arbab" and many could call their leaders or respectful figures "arbab", without being a slave. The word has other meanings (which are more common than "owner")
It is important to get to the truth and stop a tradition if it is racist. But you don't need to read into it that which does not exist or is ambiguous.
Another point is that slavery did exist in Iran and there were black slaves too. But does nuance matter? Or are we to accept the projection of horrendously inhumane, industrialised Western slavery to Iran now? These are sensitive topics and it is better to address them properly if you took up the task.
"It is important to get to the truth and stop a tradition if it is racist"
nope.
Arbab means master. Haji Firuz dances and sings a song in front of his master.
@@hamidrezaamini8626
Slave-master?
@Afsheenn, Exactly, there are many types of masters
-Master
-kong fu master
-slave-master
-master Wayne
etc...
“Arbab” means master but it’s not commonly used while speaking casual persian, maybe as a joke but no one calls their boss arbab or anything like that😂
Well, I’m not sure about the roots but I’m sure some people color their faces and change their voices simply to remain anonymous. Because dancing for money isn’t considered to be a very noble way of making money.
Bashu wasn't Afro-Iranian
He was Iranian Arab
Yeah but I am Afro Iranian and I seriously dc
@@voidistan
I didn't write it for you to "care"
I wrote it because of disinformation by this video
@@makradars8150 Okay?
I’m Iranian and I find this character absolutely abhorrent tbh and needs to be removed from Nowruz. Nowruz itself is a beautiful tradition and would be absolutely fine without this blackface character that Iranians so boldly claim is just a Zoroastrian priest who is covered in soot! What absolute lies! Stop racism in Iran! We were the first civilisation to ban slavery, yet we have this “jolly” blackface singing “my master, why won’t you laugh?” as part of our tradition?!! If king Cyrus were here he would be appalled and denounce us tbh! People of Iran, please please please work to get rid of this racist character
Huh
koskhol
جوگیر
Consider seeking therapy
Enghadr an e in kharijaro nakhor binamous
So what do Afro-Iranians think?
Hello, I am an Iranian. This channel is only trying to discredit us, otherwise in ancient Iran you have not won or insulted Africans so far. Haji Feyz has a black face for two reasons. Let spring come, then Haj Feyzar was someone whose attention was on the fire.
Hey , I’m fully Afro Iranian and I can tell you I am not offended the character is not trying to be black so it’s okay in my opinion
@@تورج-ص1ص hey I’m a black Iranian and I don’t thinks it’s black face at ALL!!!
Persian culture n festivals predates the history of Afro Iranians and they barely changed for 2000 years.
Thank you for bringing awareness to the topic. To be honest, it's very offensive, no matter what the origin is. There's no justification or excuse for this type of tradition or behavior. Just imagine if another group of people made themselves look like Persians and acted silly and stupid, while saying farsi phrases. I don't think Iranians will be too happy about that, even if it may make the people of that country joyous. The only way we can understand how it feels is if that happens to us. Sometimes we need to have a reality check and realize that everything that is a part of our culture or tradition is not correct and that it is okay to question them and not continue them.
You sound really stupid this tradition dates back to before the slave trade so we are not gonna change our culture to suit foreigners. Tough luck
You are absolutely correct Zee
bullshit, keep these leftist stupid ideas to yourself.
Haji Firouz is cool
Haji Firouz is a badass
I don't care where did he came from, the only thing that is important to me is that he brings laughter and happiness.
I don't give a fuck if he's Chinese, black, Iranian, or an alien.
I'm not going to let This pc culture ruin my country, trying to "fix" everything by labeling it racist or sexist or problematic.
Your analogy is false and silly.
No race has a patent on a black face. You should not by default be prohibited to paint your face black or any other colour. The intent and the context matters.
If someone started mocking Persians that would be targeted. Speaking Persian would make it even more targeted. So far as I know Haji Firuz does not mock any black nation by using their language.
Face paint is debatable and this video shows no valid evidence of it being racist.
Because history and even present of racism in some Western countries is so vile, people start projecting and seeing racism everywhere.
Just because someone paint their face by itself does not necessarily mean they are racist. What if it is representing something else? Like soot? If it is, people can go cry somewhere else.
Iranians are going insane in the comments section lol. If it’s racist it’s racist just accept it.
Haji firuz exist before slavery he is fictional character from ancient iranian story his semble of happiness and new year not like americans color their face black to make fun of africans blackface is racist in YOUR culture
You can't Tell us to Change our culture because You're Sensitive. Just The Same way We Can't Tell you to Not Celebrate Christmas.
Yes cuz y'all are trying to force this narrative that it's racist n demonizing their culture. I get where y'all are coming from cuz of black face in America. But not everything revolves around y'all westerners lol.
Persian culture n festivals barely changed for 2000 years n it has Zoroastrian origins. There was not even black ppl at the time living in Persia. They came way way after
IM A BLACK AMERICAN MUSLIM AND I FEEL VERY OFFENDED BY THIS.
Aww stay offended
Everything makes you african AMERICANs affended
In USA there was slavery and Brits were deporting black people from colonies and in USA blacks are even today been killed by police..In Iran we dont have this kind of history, it is just an old fun tradition has nothing go do with insulting others..I mean I am sorry for the suffering of black people in USA or West but you can't ask iranians to change their customs and culture because of western issues with racism....
Cry
It has nothing to do with y'all lol. It is Persian Zoroastrian origins n has nothing to do with black ppl. It has to do with soot from the fire n Prince Siavash and it 2000 years old before black ppl even knew of Persians.
Also you being an American Muslim makes it worse considering Americans think everything revolves around them n Muslims always hating on Persians n Persian culture.