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11th Mass Holds at Sumela Monastery in Türkiye
For the first time since 2010, the historic Sumela Monastery in Trabzon's Altındere Valley hosted an Orthodox Christian ceremony on August 23, rather than the traditional date of August 15, which is revered as the "Day of…
Gaziantep’s Historic Kutnu Fabric Gains Global Fashion Attention
Kutnu, the traditional fabric of Gaziantep, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, attracting significant attention from both local and international tourists. Known as the "palace fabric" used by Ottoman sultans, Kutnu has…
Greeks of Türkiye Commemorate Virgin Mary in Agridia Church
Greeks in Türkiye organized a Virgin Mary commemoration ritual in Tepeköy, Agridia Church in Gökçeada district, the first and only "cittaslow" in the world. The ceremony was attended by Metropolitan of Gökçeada and Bozcaada Kyrillos Sykis,…
Ottoman Door Knocker Tradition Lives On in Erzincan
In the deep canyons of Kemaliye, Erzincan, a thousand-year-old tradition continues through the unique door knockers that adorn local homes. Dating back to the Ottoman period, these knockers served a practical purpose:…
Cappadocia Hosts International Balloon Festival
The Nevşehir Culture Road Festival in Türkiye's Cappadocia region is showcasing an international hot air balloon event in its final days, drawing participants from 18 countries. From August 8 to 11, 60 uniquely shaped and…
Sewing Master Preserves 19th-Century Heirloom Machine
Kenan Namlı, a master of hoop embroidery and sewing in Buldan, Denizli, Türkiye, treasures a hand-cranked sewing machine from the 1800s, inherited from his ancestors. Working at his textile shop in the historical Hamamboğaz area, Namlı…
Turkish Artist Makes Stunning Leaf Art for 25 Years
For 25 years, Hülya Kalaycı Unutur, a Turkish artist from Behramkale village in Çanakkale's Ayvacık district, has been making intricate artworks on the leaves of the dieffenbachia plant. She imports these leaves from the…
Turkish Hospital Employee Showcases Artistic Talent
Hediye Cevizci, a medical secretary at Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, has turned her pandemic-born passion for painting into a successful exhibition at her workplace.
During the Covid-19 lockdowns,…
New Hub for Turkish Coffee Lovers Opens in Kuşadası
The newly opened Haluk Perk Coffee House in Kuşadası, Türkiye, established by the municipality, has quickly become a favorite spot for coffee enthusiasts. This venue offers an immersive journey through the 600-year history of…
Roman Figures Discovered in Sinop, Türkiye
Archaeologists in Sinop, Türkiye, have found figures of clergy, bishops, and other Christian religious figures at the 2,300-year-old Balatlar Building Complex. The site, which has served various civilizations, includes a church…