My Türkiye (Turkey) Through Curiosities, Customs and Popular Traditions

Download or read book My Türkiye (Turkey) Through Curiosities, Customs and Popular Traditions written by Ümeyhan Azman and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Türkiye is a land that attracts and captivates. There is often surprise for certain ways of doing things that are very close to the European culture, while for others there is curiosity and fascination. Taking off one's shoes before entering a house, pouring water behind the car of a loved one setting off on a journey or putting salt in coffee before a Turkish wedding are just some of the curiosities you will find in this book. My Türkiye through curiosities, customs and popular traditions is a fascinating journey into Turkish culture. Through the engaging stories of the author of the blog "Il Salotto Turco" (The Turkish Salon), we will explore the culinary customs of Turkish cuisine, the traditions, and popular beliefs that fill the daily life of this extraordinary country, such as reading the future in the coffee grounds, touching one's teeth after a fright, or the custom of hand-kissing.But the book goes further; we will also discover some historical figures and unique places: Ephesus, Cappadocia and the essential Istanbul, the city of cats. We will also talk about superstitions through undisputed symbols like the Nazar. My Türkiye, is a work that captures the soul of Türkiye, intertwining personal stories with the magnificence of places and traditions. An engaging immersion in the cultural richness of a country that continues to fascinate and inspire the whole world.