Karagöz and Hacivat are the most important characters of traditional Turkish shadow play. These games have existed for centuries, along with the middle game and meddah tradition, which are an important part of Turkish culture. These games, which both entertain and make people think, have sometimes been effective in creating social awareness.
According to rumors, The origin of Karagöz and Hacivat It is based on two workers working during the construction of the Grand Mosque in Bursa. Due to the delay in construction, these two workers were unjustly executed. This tragic story led to the emergence of the characters Karagöz and Hacivat. However, the origins and stories of these characters have evolved into many different versions over time.
Traditional Turkish shadow playThe main characters of Hacivat and Karagöz, Ramadan monthThey are important figures that increase the enthusiasm of . Şeyh Küşteri, who manipulated the Hacivat and Karagöz puppets behind the scenes in this shadow play, which was performed by communities in ancient times with the participation of children, made these characters well-known.
Who Are Hacivat and Karagöz Actually?
The origin of Hacivat and Karagöz, Grand Mosque in BursaIt is based on two workers working in the construction of . While Karagöz is a blacksmith, Hacivat is a bricklayer.. Being unfairly blamed for the slow progress of construction These characters were executed, was later represented in the shadow play. Shadow play is a genre based on imitation and mutual conversation, performed behind the scenes with two-dimensional depictions.
Karagöz The player is often called a fictional or dreamer. He has various assistants during the game; such as apprentice, helper, helper and treasurer. Speech changes between characters are often expressed through head movements. ‘Hacivat and Karagöz’There is no definitive information about whether the characters actually lived or in which city they lived, but these characters An important part of Turkish culture They are considered as.
According to rumorsThe story of Hacivat and Karagöz is quite diverse. According to a rumor, Hacı İvaz Ağa or commonly known as Hacivat and Karagöz, a blacksmith master from the village of Samakol in Thrace, are two workers working in the construction of a mosque in Bursa. However, they do not work themselves and prevent other workers from working.
When the mosque cannot be completed on time, the architect of the mosque complains to Hacivat and Karagöz. Thereupon, these two are executed by beheading. However, Şeyh Küşteri, who was loved and saddened by many people after their deaths, started to play behind the scenes by making puppets of Hacivat and Karagöz. In this way, Hacivat and Karagöz become known.
These narrations reflect different perspectives on how Hacivat and Karagöz were known throughout history and how the shadow play was born.
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