Turkish cultural heritage
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Art & Culture
Winter Escapes in Türkiye: Skiing, Fairy Chimneys, Thermal Baths, and More
One of the most popular winter holidays amongst Turks is to go skiing, and there are many options for doing…
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Art & Culture
Celebrating the Legacy of Mevlana Rumi: Sema Performance and Calligraphy Exhibition in New York
Honoring 751 Years of Mevlana Rumi’s Legacy The 751st anniversary of the death of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi…
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Art & Culture
Kımız (Kumiss): The Ancient Fermented Drink of Mare’s Milk
Kımız, also known as kumiss, is a traditional fermented drink made from mare’s milk, with deep historical roots among the…
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Art & Culture
Legend of Ottoman classical music
This Friday marks 173 years since the passing of Ismail Dede Efendi, a legendary figure often hailed as the father of…
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Islamic History
Should Yunus Emre’s 700-year-old ‘Divan’ be seized? Dispute over sale escalates in Türkiye
The announcement that the Karaman manuscript of Yunus Emre’s “Divan” will be up for auction has sparked heated debate. Some…
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