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
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
Turkish coffee combines special preparation and brewing techniques with a rich communal traditional culture. The freshly roasted beans are ground
The Mesir Macunu festival of Manisa, Turkey, commemorates the recovery of Hafsa Sultan, mother of Suleiman the Magnificent, who was
Keşkek is a traditional Turkish ceremonial dish prepared for wedding ceremonies, circumcisions and religious holidays. Women and men work together
Semahs can be described as a set of mystical and aesthetic body movements in rhythmic harmony. They constitute one of