The Hüsn-i hat is the centuries-old practice of writing letters of Arabic origin in a measured and proportional manner while
The miniature is a type of two-dimensional artwork that involves the design and creation of small paintings on books, papier-mâché,
Traditional Turkish archery encompasses principles, rituals and social practices, the craftsmanship of traditional equipment, archery disciplines and shooting techniques that
Kuresi in Kazakhstan is a type of wrestling that requires players to battle it out on foot, the objective being
Whistled language is a method of communication that uses whistling to simulate and articulate words. The practice developed as a
The Spring Celebration ‘Hidrellez’ takes place annually on 6 May, which is recognized as Spring Day, or the awakening of
The culture of making and sharing flatbread in communities of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey carries social functions that
New Year is often a time when people wish for prosperity and new beginnings. March 21 marks the start of
Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of creating colourful patterns by sprinkling and brushing colour pigments onto a pan of
The practices and craftsmanship associated with the Damascene rose are mainly practised by farmers and families in Al-Mrah village, in
Aitysh/Aitys is a contest centred on improvised oral poetry spoken or sung to the accompaniment of traditional musical instruments –
Turkish coffee combines special preparation and brewing techniques with a rich communal traditional culture. The freshly roasted beans are ground