Fountains Square Christmas Market
The Fountains Square Christmas Market or Fountains Square New Year's Market, officially Cold hands, warm heart, is an annually held Christmas market at the Fountain's Square in Baku, Azerbaijan, that operates daily from December to January 15. It's a charity fair organized by the "Nargis" foundation.
History
It was first opened on December 17, 2013, by the "Nargis" foundation, with the aim being to help kids will serious illnesses. Since 2015, the Amapola company has co-hosted the event. It is also funded by The Coca-Cola Company. A 2019 ranking put the market on the 4th place of most convenient CIS New Year's fairs.
Stands
Among the population the fair is also known as Winter Fairy Tale of Baku. Entrance to the market is free and it operates daily from 11:00 to 23:00. The over 84 stands and 3 two-story restaurants are decorated and built just like other European Christmas markets, with the difference being that Azerbaijanis concentrate on Novy God instead of Christmas, which is not celebrated as Azerbaijan is Muslim. People can buy gifts, souvenirs, books and "Yolka" balls, but also traditional Azerbaijani, Turkish and generally popular Christmas food such as sausages, paxlava or fish sandwiches. The stands also sell organic products. Some stands also offer pictures with snowmen, Ded Moroz and other popular figures. In the middle of the stand, there is a big decorated New Year's tree with the Coca-Cola sign.