The Kurdish company Korek Telecom hired the services of Lebanese “Sport Evasion” to organize the biggest bonfire in the Middle East and Africa in Korek Mountain in Erbil, on Sat 29 March.
A pyramidal 10m high structure of nearly 700m3 of wood was lit in the presence of Sheikh Serwan Mostapha Barazani, chairman of Korek Telecom, VIP Guests and nearly 1000 persons present for the occasion. The event was held for the occasion of Nawroz celebrations representing the Kurdish New Year. Talks are that a world record bonfire attempt is expected in 2015.
Naharnet