Türkiye ranks among top five countries with 25 intangible heritage values on UNESCO list. Heritage extends beyond monuments to include customs and master-apprentice skills. Turkey serves as bridge between East and West in cultural heritage transmission
Republic Day celebrated on October 29th marks 1923 Turkish Republic founding. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrate Islamic holidays with fasting and family gatherings. Kurban Bayramı honors Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice with animal sacrifices
Meddah tradition features single storytellers performing improvised stories with canes. Mevlevi Semah symbolizes path to God with mystical movements and music. Âşıklık tradition includes oral duels and recitations with saz. Karagöz is shadow theatre with animated characters on water buffalo skin. Ebru is traditional water-based marbling art using natural pigments
Easter celebrates Jesus' resurrection after crucifixion. It's a time for renewal and emotional connection. Messages can be shared through cards, Instagram or gifts
Nevruz means "new day" in Persian and is celebrated as New Year's day. Celebrated on March 22nd according to western calendars, March 9th according to Muslim calendars. Represents nature's release from winter and arrival of abundance. Associated with Ergenekon legend about Göktürks' settlement and dispersion
Nevruz is the New Year celebrated by Central Asian, Anatolian and Iranian Turks. Combines Persian words "Nev" (New) and "Ruz" (Day). Marks independence and departure from Ergenekon