Write your name and then post a document,a ppt, a video or a photo of any traditional customs or practices of your country by Βασίλης Πολυχρονόπουλος https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi en-us 2020-05-10 16:37:48 UTC 2026-03-09 11:03:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Gina Mouselimi, Greece, Gymnasium of Koroni vpolyxron https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/563010997 Here is a video which was filmed at the chemical lab of our school. In this video we would like to show you how someone can make traditional soap. The recipe we followed in order to make the soap was given to us by the grandmother of a student. In her time people used to make soap at home..]]> 2020-05-10 16:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/563010997 Vicky Gaitani, Greece https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/564979250 This is a traditional Greek dance. Almost everyone in Greece knows this particular dance. ]]> 2020-05-11 14:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/564979250 Özgür Ömez, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571220131
THE TURKISH HAMAM
This tradition stemming from the Roman public bathhouses and modified by the Ottomans, has split into two. Certain Turkish baths are touristic orientated because westerners prefer to wear swimming costumes while others cater for the local community in the tradition way and this is seen in the weekly practise of women only day.

People wear swimming costume, to sit in the sauna while dosing down with cold water. A scrub down with a lofar and plenty of soapsuds is good exfoliation of dead skin and the optional choice of a body massage is usually offered in the touristic bathhouses.  

]]> 2020-05-13 21:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571220131 Arda Demirgövde, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571236318 THE RAMADAN DRUMMER

Ramadan is one of the biggest religious holidays in the year celebrated not only by Muslims in Turkey but all over the world. After fasting from sunrise to sunset, the holy month is celebrated with a feast on the last day. Of course, back in the day when alarm clocks didn’t exist, people needed to know exactly when they were to wake up in the morning to eat their meal. And so, every neighbourhood had a Ramadan drummer who walked around beating his drum like a holy alarm clock. Nowadays, these drummers still exist and wander around every neighbourhood beating the life out of their drums so that everyone wakes up. The drummers also expect tips and some people let them into their homes, showing gratiutude with some money or a hot meal.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571236318 Ayyüce Mehmetağaoğlu, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571241447 EXPRESSIVE CAR HONKING
For a city that is beleaguered by traffic, we can say that car honking is the official soundtrack of Istanbul, and most natives have become immune to the incessant sound. However, sometimes the car honking is especially loud and annoying and performed by not one, but a cacophony of cars. If you’ve been living in Istanbul for a while you’ll recognise this sound as a tradition that either means that someone is getting married, or that someone is taking off soon to complete their military service. The rule is that if there is white tulle tied to the car mirrors, it’s a wedding, and if there are young guys hanging out the windows or the roof, it’s a military service send off.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571241447 Azra Akin, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571246761 Devotional Sacrifice

At the end of Ramadan it’s traditional to sacrifice an animal and donate the meat to the poor. The adaklık kurban has become very popular in Turkey, and sacrifices can be made at other times as well, if for example, you want your daughter to get married or get a good job.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571246761 Cansu Işık, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571250442
Oil Wrestling

Oil wrestling is one of Turkey’s most traditional sports with roots that go all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia. During the famous Kırkpınar oil-wrestling tournament in Edirne, which has been held annually since 1362, the wrestlers douse themselves in oil and then wrestle until a loser is declared (when the navel faces the sky). Oil wrestling matches can go on for up to 40 minutes and for all the peculiar oiliness, can actually be quite captivating.


]]> 2020-05-13 21:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571250442 Cemre Ekin Yaman, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571253629 Henna Night

A celebration among the bride and her female relatives and friends before the wedding, the Henna Night traditionally involves the application of henna on the bride’s hands. A religious rite of passage, the henna traditionally symbolizes blood, which marks the bride’s transition from girlhood to womanhood.


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Turkish Tea

Turkish tea is not just a strong dark red brew served in a tulip shaped glass, it’s a tradition that revolves around hospitality. Wherever you go in Turkey, it’s traditional to be offered a cup of Turkish tea as a sign of welcome, whether you’re at someone’s home, a shop, or even the hairdresser.


]]> 2020-05-13 21:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571257816 Duygu Işık, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571259083 The Evil Eye

One of Turkey’s most popular souvenirs, these blue eyes made of glass are actually meant to ward off the negative energy from someone’s eyes who feels envious of you. The evil eye is blue because according to superstition, blue eyes give off the most negative energy, and the glass eye is supposed to cancel it out. Traditionally, Evil eyes are pinned onto newborn babies’ clothes as well as hung above doors in houses and businesses for protection against bad luck.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571259083 Ece Özgel, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571260970
DAILY GREETINGS AND COMMON EXPRESSIONS

Turks love to celebrate or empathise and common expressions apply to many daily or special events and occasions. Should a friend fall ill, the response should be “Gecmis Olsun” meaning get well soon. Enter into a shop and you may hear the saying of “Hos Geldiniz” which means welcome. The list goes on and on but the good news for foreigners is that Turks are quite relaxed if you are visiting the country. Learning a few sayings earns you great respect, but do not sweat the small stuff, because to the Turks, you are a welcome guest in their country.

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PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND CHILDREN: WHEN A BABY IS BORN


Likewise, when a baby is born, friends and family will often give it an evil eye for protection. Turks adore children, so do not be surprised if your kid receives their undivided attention. The children also increase family size, so represent a symbol of increased strength. Pregnancy is the next natural thing to do after marriage and anybody shunning parenthood, or unable to conceive can become the target of gossip, or socially questioned in some regions.

Since pregnancy is an assumed must, many traditions revolve around it such as cravings or determining the sex, although, in modernized areas, couples are turning to the medical profession to find out the sex of their child. In smaller villages, some mother stay indoors for 40 days to regain health and help their new-borns with a good start in life.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571262113 Eren Sobacı, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571263134
FOOD, BREAKFAST AND BREAD

Food is an integral part of Turkish society. Each meal is a gift from Allah to enjoy, and not waste, so Turkish women often spend hours in the kitchen, with painstaking and intense recipes. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and typically includes eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives but never forget the bread, at either breakfast or other mealtimes. It is a staple part of Turk’s diets and sold in masses across the country. Some Turks even refuse to sit down to a meal without it.

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TURKISH RUGS AND CARPETS
In every Turkish home, carpets and rugs sit proudly on the floors. With elaborate decoration, the handmade carpets have also become popular holiday souvenirs. Stemming from the days of the nomadic tribes, unfortunately, some rogue salespersons sell fake Turkish carpets. In recent years, as décor design has become more modern, some Turks also opt for the factory-made carpets that are often cheaper.

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HOSPITALITY: SHOES, DINING AND GIFTS

Turks are hospitable and often invite newfound friends around to their house for a dinner party. Visitors are given slippers, so they can leave their shoes at the door and copious amounts of food will be offered of which it is rude to refuse. During this time, a gift is not expected but if you intend to adhere to the popular western culture of bringing a bottle of wine, be sure to check whether the hosts drink. A lot are teetotal or only drink outside of the house.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571265675 İlkem Yaren Varol, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571268112 COURTSHIP

According to Turkish tradition, when a family wants their son to get married, they first visit the potential wife and her family at home in order to inspect and (if all goes well) ask for her hand. In these courtship scenes it’s traditional for the bride-to-be to make Turkish coffee and serve it to her future in-laws, while they get to have a close look at her.

]]> 2020-05-13 21:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571268112 Nehir Elif Özel, Turkey ozgur_omez https://padlet.com/vpolyxron/2tcadvg8d47x33gi/wish/571270905
Keşkek Festivals

Keşkek is a traditional stew made of wheat and barley that is first beaten for a long time before being boiled. In Istanbul, the Keşkek Festival is a very common collective event in conservative neighbourhoods as a celebration of a religious holiday or a special event like a wedding. Since the festival is a communal celebration, a lot of keşkek needs to be made, which means large cauldrons of stew are a common sight. You’ll always come across newspaper articles that boast how one tonne of keşkek was consumed in an hour, so you can only imagine how popular these keşkek celebrations really are.



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Fortunetellers

A very popular tradition among young Turkish girls who are in love or heartbroken, fortunetellers are everyone’s favourite therapist because they tell you all the things you need to hear. Fortunetellers can be found all around Istanbul in certain cafés such as Melekler Kahvesi in Beyoğlu, but if you want a really good falcı, then you’ll have to ask a local who probably knows someone amazing and only works by appointment.


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Christmas Decorations for the New Year

So there’s something very peculiar about New Year’s in Istanbul because there are Christmas decorations everywhere even though Turks do not celebrate Christmas at all. We’re not sure when it happened, but Christmas decorations (including Santa Claus and Christmas trees) became symbols for the New Year rather than the Christian holiday of Christmas. It’s always a bit strange to see giant Santa Clauses staring down at you at malls as well as Christmas trees and lights everywhere that have Christmas appropriate colours and shapes, even though nothing happens on December 24th.

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