The most important Turkish customs and traditions
Traveling to Turkey to enjoy its beautiful scenery, warm sea, exceptional atmosphere, delicious dishes and
distinctive Turkish sweets has become an obsession for many tourists in the world, but many do not know
Turkey except for its tourism aspect, so what about its customs and traditions and the nature of life in Turkey.

Although Turkey is a country that combines the modernity of the West with the charm of the East, the Turkish
society has many customs and traditions of its own, which differ from many peoples of the world, but others
find them strange and difficult to apply.

The most important Turkish customs and traditions

Greeting in Turkish tradition

The greeting in Turkey receives remarkable attention, and it is an expression of affection and respect,
as well as expressions of welcome and showing signs of joy and jubilation for guests and visitors.
The greeting in Turkey has several physical bodies, regardless of its friendly words, such as bowing and kissing
the hand of the big person and placing it on the forehead, reverence and reverence.

Read also about the honeymoon in Türkiye

tea

Drinking tea is not only a habit in Turkey, but it has become a daily ritual and a favorite symbol of the Turks.
The habit of drinking tea has taken root in Turkish society, and it has become one of the basics of hospitality
and honoring the guest, as well as allocating hours and times for drinking tea, whether during work or during
holidays and picnics outside the home.

Customs, traditions and etiquette of hospitality

Many Turks still preserve the authentic oriental heritage, which is honoring the guest.
Hospitality in Turkey has its own customs and traditions, where guests are seated in decent places that make them feel comfortable, with expressions of welcome and attention. The host provides the best types and types of hospitality,
as well as dining tables that include different types of cuisine.

Turkish bath

Turkish baths are famous for being places of social gathering as well as sites for cleansing and relaxation.
Instead of steam, the Turkish bath uses hot and cold water. Body scrub lightly with lather, removing dead skin,
and massage on demand. Baths have a special role in Turkish culture as sites for celebrating special occasions,
such as bridal showers, childbirth bathing, baby showers on the fortieth day, soldiers’ bathing, and the bathing customs of religious holidays.
To view a special article on the Turkish baths in Istanbul

Envy necklace

It is a pendant traditionally used in Turkey. It is made of glass in the shape of an eye and is blue in color.
Envy means a look, and is believed to expel ill-wishers, and also, if actions are successful, can help prevent negative consequences.

Turkish lokum

Sweets, which are known as one of Turkey’s popular exports, date back almost 500 years. Lokum,
which is one of the international desserts, is served traditionally, wrapped in special lace handkerchiefs.
To view a special article on Turkish delight

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