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Turkish Traditional Feasts
If you want to taste traveling to a unique country that offers everything a tourist could ask for, visit Turkey. The country is an amazing blend of rich history, wonderful cultures, beautiful locales, and modernity. Turkey will surely surprise you with its traditional Turkish feasts, from hot air balloon rides to national feasts.
It is a well-known fact that if you genuinely want to get to know a country and its people, you should attend their festivities. Turkey hosts quite a few traditional Turkish feasts throughout the year. These traditional Turkish feasts are religious as well as national. Two of the most prominent Turkish traditional feasts are the ones held during Ramadan and the Feast of sacrifice (Eid al-Adha).
Spring Celebration: Hidirellez
Hidirellez is an annual festival celebrated in the new spring and brings good fortune to those who celebrate. The history of Hidirellez extends back many thousands of years in the area and is a candidate for UNESCO‘s list of intangible cultural heritage. Many of the traditions of Hidirellez have different types due to specific areas. It is usually celebrated on the 5th or 6th of May.
Hidirellez celebrations in Istanbul and Edirne are some of the most extensive and most enthusiastic in Turkey. You can enjoy fire leaping, dancing, singing to traditional folk music and foods in this gorgeous festive.
The Extravaganza of Traditional Turkish Feasts
Both Ramadan and Feast of sacrifice are grand affairs where families, neighbors, and friends come together to celebrate. The feast consists of various local delicacies and desserts. You would have a tough time resisting eating the sumptuous preparations during these feasts. The spread is elaborate, and the food delicious. Most of all, the company of loved ones is what makes these feasts memorable.
If you want to participate in such grand feasts held by the Muslim populations throughout the country, travel to Turkey during Ramadan or the Feast of sacrifice. Don’t worry if you cannot make it during these times because domestic and international travel is at a peak within the country. There are other national feasts held in Turkey throughout the year, like on the Republic day of Turkey.
Turkish Traditional Feasts Are Grand and Memorable
Turkish food is famous worldwide for its flavor and taste. It would be best if you tried some of the local favorites when you visit Turkey. But there is nothing like attending a grand feast with the locals. The people of Turkey are amicable and welcoming of guests, and hence, they will accept you with open arms. Befriend a local Turkish, and you will have a friend for life. Not to mention the food you will get to have and the love you will receive. Try visiting Turkey during one of their festivals and attend their feasts; you will surely fall in love.
