Traditional Sohbet meetings
August 28, 2023
Traditional Sohbet meetings play a crucial role in transmitting Turkish folk literature, folk dances and music, village plays as well
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Traditional Sohbet meetings play a crucial role in transmitting Turkish folk literature, folk dances and music, village plays as well
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