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İzmir Folklore Association
Posted On 30/10/2008 16:38:25 by cordelius

The fascinating originality of the Turkish Folklore simply comes from a variety of extra-ordinary cultures which have been existing for thousands of years on Anatolia that has often been admitted as the crossroads of continents for different ethnic groups. The Turkish Folklore carries the characteristic of these cultures throughout centuries by means of the traditional features of the cultural heritage. And... Read More



DENİZLİ
Posted On 01/10/2008 19:44:06 by cordelius

Denizli is a province located in the south west of Turkey. İn this region’s dances and music we see the effects of neighbour provinces or regions. So the folkdances can be both slow and fast.

 

In this region the usual dance kind is “Zeybek”. The dances are generally performed in open s... Read More



ARTVİN
Posted On 29/09/2008 12:38:34 by cordelius

The Artvin is a province located in the north of Turkey, in the Black Sea Region. The dances of Artvin, has both the general characteristics of Turkish folkdances and also the specific characteristics of region. This region has been affected from very different cultures because of it’s location, where is a culturally twilight area. We can see the effects of nature and natural conditions and also the effects of the Turkish independence war.

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TRABZON
Posted On 16/09/2008 17:48:05 by cordelius

Trabzon is a province located in the middle part of the Black Sea region. In folkdance groups of Turkey, the folkdances of Trabzon is in “Horon” region dances. The characteristics of this region’s dances are determined by the insticts of the people living in this area. The dances in this area can continue for long hours. We can also see the effects of large waves of Blacksea and the lightning... Read More



İZMİR
Posted On 16/09/2008 17:44:39 by cordelius

İzmir is the 3th biggest city in Turkey, named as the “pearl” of Eagean region. The folkdances of İzmir, in general, is called “Zeybek” dances. This kind of folkdance (Zeybek), which is the symbol of pride and bravery, is nourished from the heroism and bravery stories. We can say that the figures are inspired by the movements of eagles.

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