Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
The rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire is full of many traditions, both aesthetic and symbolic. One of these is the Nahıl Tree, which is frequently seen at weddings and festivals in the Ottoman Empire and creates a visual feast. at first glance Christmas treeThis ornamentation tradition, which resembles , carries meanings especially symbolizing …
The countdown for the new year has begun and the last days of the year are passing quickly. Our surroundings began to be filled with brightly decorated pine trees, colorful Christmas decorations, gift packages and all kinds of details symbolizing the New Year. As the excitement of New Year increases, eye-catching Christmas trees decorate houses …
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a festival commemorating the dead, celebrated in Mexico and various regions of Latin America. This special day is traditionally held on November 1 and 2 every year, but in some places it is also celebrated between October 31 and November 6. Based on the traditions of …
Ubasute is a long-established and controversial tradition in Japanese culture and means abandoning elderly individuals to the secluded corners of the forest. Although this custom receives confirmation in Japanese legends, there is no conclusive evidence that it was widely practiced. The Ubasute tradition was also depicted in the movie “The Ballad of Narayama”. In today’s …
Fire mummies are a name given to bodies found in the Kabayan region of the Philippines that were mummified as part of an ancient tradition. These mummies were mummified with a special preservation method and placed in caves on the tops of the mountains. But the Kabayan fire mummies are now in danger of extinction. …
A “Koleda” night, a Balkan tradition based on the theme of “scare”, was held in Büyükmandıra town of Babaeski district of Kırklareli. Participants in the event organized by Kırklareli Büyükmandıra Municipality painted their faces, wore masks and wrapped white sheets around their shoulders in front of the municipality building. The essence and origins of this …
While India’s history has many interesting stories and cultural traditions, it was once home to a strange practice known as the “Breast Tax”. This story tells the story of a tax affecting lower caste women in the state of Travancore. India was under British rule at that time and consisted of 550 different states. The …