Emine Yıldız Dicle-Şehit Birkan Gündüz Ortaokulu-Sudenaz & İdil

Nazar beads, or evil-eye beads, are traditional Anatolian beads used to ward off evil, similar to evil-eye traditions all over the world. The word “nazar” is derived from the Arabic word for “sight,” and is sometimes also referred to in Türkiye as a “Blue bead” or “mavi boncuk.”

Nazar beads do actually carry some meaning in Türkiye. “Nazar” is considered bad luck, or “evil,” and the bead helps ward off this evil according to many superstitions. If a person is complimented a lot, or is particularly attractive, or has a run of good luck, then it’s believed that anazar bead can help ward off the inevitable bad luck to follow.

Halay  is a regional category of folk dance styles in central and southeastern Anatolia. The music accompanying the dance is the zurna and davul. It begins slow and speeds up. The word "halay" is thought to have been derived from the verbs "hildan" or "haldan" in Kurdish, but there is no certainty on its etymology.

Pag, an island in Croatia

In the island of Pag there is a tradition of lace making. This lace is so complex and so beautiful that it has been protected as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

If you want to try and make your own Licitar heart, click on this link https://youtu.be/3CIH_o_z4bY

and follow this recipe and the procedure. Good luck!

In the north region of Croatia called Zagorje this tradition of making a licitar heart dates back to Middle Ages. Licitar hearts are colorful, decorated cookies made of honey dough. In the past you would give a Licitar heart to the person you liked, but today you can give it to anybody.

Feruze EROL CANTÜRK -SANCAK SECONDARY SCHOOL

Students: Mert & Zeynep

                        ŞİVLİLİK

In Konya Turkey we celebrate ‘Şivlilik’ . It is the beginning of 3 sacred months and we celebrate the day with some traditions. Children knock the doors of neighbours and people give candies,biscuits,snacks to them. In the evenings children light candles and lanterns,walk in the streets and young people jump over a fire.

HENNA NIGHT 

Henna night is a celebration among the bride and her female relatives and friends before the wedding. The Henna Night traditionally involves the application of henna on the bride’s hands and they also dance on this day.

Ebru Apaydın -GEDİZ ATATÜRK SECONDARY SCHOOL

Students: Zehra and Göksun

Young people who will go to the military; We invite relatives, neighbors and friends to dinner, and give gifts such as pocket money and clothes. On the day to go, young people are sent by all their relatives, accompanied by drums and zurna, with dances and prayers.

SACRIFICE BAIRAM

We sacrifice cows or sheeps for God's sake and share the meat with people in need. By dividing the sacrificial meat into three, 1/3 of it is distributed to the family and the rest to the poor. It is believed that the sacrifices  will lead the person across the Sirat Bridge and to Paradise in the hereafter. Children who come on the feast are given cologne, sugar and money.

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                     TURKISH COFFEE

 Turkish coffee is also as important as the tea to the Turks. They usually drink Turkish coffee afternoon. They also offer Turkish coffee to their visitors along with tea, you can drink whichever you prefer. Turkish coffee is similar to espresso as it is strong and it is also offered in small cups. Therefore, if you enjoy soft drinks like a latte, Turkish coffee may not be the best choice for you.

Ana Ribeiro -Agrupamento de Escolas Cego do Maio

Students: Alexandre, Daniel, Diogo Moita, Márcia, César, ìris, Catarina, Ana, Inês, Cátia. João

 The poveira sweater is a beautiful handmade white. black and red shirt with various marine motifs.

November 11 we celebrate St. Martin’s. In many Portuguese communities, a large party is held. A bonfire is built, chestnuts are roasted, and the first wines of the season are tasted. 

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The Barcelos Rooster, is said to be the embodiment of the Portuguese love of life. This national symbol is mostly found in its typical ceramic - https://portugal.com/portugal-blogs/barcelos-rooster

 Carnival is one of the most important events in the annual calendar.

It's when the famous Caretos of Podence appear in the streets

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23 NİSAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Teacher: Yavuz ŞİMŞEK

STUDENTS: ÖZLEM AND GÜLŞAH

SALTED TURKISH COFFEE TRADITON

Turkish Traditions Youtube and Flipgrid links:

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Zespół Szkół nr 3 w Bożkowie, Poland

Polish traditional costume and folk dance

Döşemealtı Toki Secondary School

Teacher: Şükran AKTAR

Students: F.Beyza, Belinay, Pınar, Ege

Ramadan Drummer

Ramadan drummer is one of the biggest religious feast. A holy month is celebrated with a feast on last day. People fast from sunrise to sunset during holy month.  In old days there wasn't an alarm clock. So every neighborhood had a ramadan drummer. He walked around like a holy alarm clock. So people could wake up early to eat meal. Nowadays, there are also ramadan drummer to awaken people.