In Tajikistan the celebration of Naw Ruz or New Year brings out the fantastical in ethnic costume and traditions. Women from the National Tajik University lined the walks covered head to toe in elaborately colored fabrics, veils, crowns, and sequins in image of the queen of Naw Ruz. I passed this particular young lady who had an innocent intrigue about her. Her eyes caught me just as I took her picture. She seemed to stand out in the sea of color and fanfare.