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Holidays in Turkey
religious (international). And the first are anchored to the chronology of the Nativity, and the second - to the Muslim lunar Hijra.
Holidays and festivals in Turkey
Eid al-Adha: integral part of the holiday - the ritual sacrifice of sheep in memory of Abraham to prove his faith in God's willingness to sacrifice his own son. According to the provisions of the Koran, a third of the meat of the animal sacrificed, you need to cook immediately, one-third - given to the poor, and a third - to divide among neighbors and relatives. As for the evening meal, it is necessary to arrange a solemn feast to feed all those in need.
Mevlana Festival: December 10-17 this festival, which is a dance show, held in the city of Konya. At this time, many pilgrims here rushes - to the music of flutes and drums dancing dervishes monks, and at the end of the holiday show participants begin to rotate counterclockwise. And they do it to go into a trance and become closer to God (dynamic meditation).
Nowruz: the vernal equinox (the Zoroastrian calendar) Turks celebrate the New Year. Lay around him made cakes, wine, coins, programming yourself to prosperity and good luck for the whole year (according to legend, all that people see in that day will stay with him all year).
Children's Day (April 23): because the Turks are very fond of children, on this day in schools and major streets are decorated with balloons, flowers and Turkish flags, and parents bestow their children sweets and gifts. Students on this day is selected mayors, deputies, ministers, and some even allow to work in the personnel department. Holiday program consists not only of concerts: for children are organized competitions, competitions, seminars, briefings. Allowed to participate in children from other countries - for them also organized trips to the home of Turkish families.
Event tourism in Turkey
Arriving in Turkey within the event of the tour, you will be able to attend the International Film Festival, Music Festival, Jazz Festival, shopping with 50% discount-mi (Istanbul), camel fighting in Selcuk, bullfights in Artvin, Rize archers Festival, Festival carpet et al.
If you wish, you can come to Istanbul to coincide with his visit to the celebration of the Festival of tulips. You can see the tulips everywhere - walking through the alleys, parks, main streets and yards. It should be noted that on the eve of the holiday to everyone for free distribute tulip bulbs, and the locals gladly take over their land.
As the festival lasts for a month, you will be able to see the concerts of famous musicians, flower exhibitions, fairs, see sculptures of flowers, as well as take part in various festivities held at Sultanahmet Square, parks and Gulhane Emirgan.
Holidays in Turkey - is not only entertainment programs in hotels. It is also a lot of events and festivals that take place in the country all year round.