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Turkey's wedding tourism increased

The wedding choice of foreigners in the new year was Turkey. In May and June, reservations are full at wedding halls and venues around the Bosphorus. The owner of the organization company, Mustafa Bozkurt, stated that local citizens had difficulties in finding a wedding venue. With only a few days left until the new year, the intensity of the wedding industry continues. Especially after the requests of foreigners who want to have a wedding in Turkey coming from abroad, the reservations for the coming months are almost full in the halls. The intense interest of foreigners, especially in the halls around the Bosphorus, brought along the problem of not finding a place for local citizens. Mustafa Bozkurt, the owner of the organization company, who made an evaluation on the subject, stated that the reservations in Istanbul for May and June are full. “We find it difficult to find a place because foreigners show so much interest in Turkey” Mustafa Bozkurt, the owner of the organization company, who stated that there was a lot of reservations, said, “We are faced with a very intense wedding demand. Especially since foreigners show so much interest in Turkey, we are having a hard time finding a place. Bosphorus lines are almost full on weekends. Locals are having trouble finding a place. Europeans organize weddings, which they cannot do in their own countries, at a much more affordable price. There is a great demand from many European countries, India, Lebanon and Arab countries. Therefore, our citizens have difficulties in finding a wedding venue. May and June are already full. Our advice is to book your places now," he said. “Silver and rose colors will be in the foreground” Stating that the organization fashion has also changed in the new year, Bozkurt said, “Women's social media usage habits make it harder for men and increase their budgets. We will see a lot of live flowers in organizations in the new year. Again, high candlesticks will come to the fore in the new period. Silver and rose colors will be in the foreground,” he said.

4000 year old tradition 'Nartugan' celebrated in Bodrum

The Festival of Rebirth, known as Nartugan, is celebrated every year on December 21, when the longest night will be experienced. According to an ancient belief, day and night are in constant warfare. After this war, with the longest night, the days start to get longer and the sun begins to appear more prominent, and Nartugan (Nardugan) is celebrated on that very day! It is believed by the Turks that the new year comes every year after 21 December, based on the lunar year. On this special day, delicious meals are cooked, pleasant conversations are made and gifts are given. The tradition of Nartugan, which is celebrated in a colorful and enthusiastic way in many cultures, is carried on with great enthusiasm on 21 December every year. Nartugan is a special holiday symbolizing rebirth. This holiday is welcomed and celebrated with enthusiasm and excitement in the Turkish world. There is also a character named 'Ayaz Ata' in this holiday, which is still celebrated in many cultures. Ayaz Ata, who is identified with Santa Claus, is known as the hero who appears in the cold of winter according to mythology. Moreover, it is believed that 'Ayaz Ata' was at the beginning of the legend of Santa Claus. Although the name Nartugan reminds the symbols of pomegranate in terms of its pronunciation, a different meaning draws attention here. Pomegranate means sun and tugan means newborn. In other words, this special day, which means 'the rising sun', is very valuable for the Turks. In this context, a Nartugan event was held in Gündoğan District with the support of Bodrum Municipality. The event started with a marching band in front of the symbolic Gundogan Nartugan statue. Within the scope of the event, the citizens, who had fun around the fire, accompanied by music after the march of the band, tied colorful rags to the symbolic tree of life and made a wish. Another address of the events was Kumbahçe. Rebirth Day was celebrated around the fire lit in the 7th Nartugan events held in Kumbahçe Square this year. While there were handcrafted products, food and beverage stands in the square, citizens made wishes by tying pieces of cloth to the trees in the square. While Kumbahçe Culture Social Facility Trainees Folk Dance Team played local dances, Alana Eda Johnson gave a mini concert. Bodrum Stars Dance Group, Bodrum Uğur Anatolian High School dance performances, Anka Dance Group, Derya Ünver Dance Company Dancers, Bodrum Culture Tourism Solidarity Association Folklore team, Sage Erbane Group and Kumbahçe Sunset local dances staged. Ashura, keskek and Bodrum tangerines, which are the symbols of fertility, were served to the participants of the event. Bodrum Kumbahçe District Headman Nil Taşkıran said, "Nar-Tugan means 'sunrise' in ancient Turks. With the end of the longest night on December 21, the sun and light starting to grow on December 22 means a new year, the beginning of a new life. Karia Cultural Heritage Events This year, as Ayşe Temiz and Kumbahçe Headman, we are organizing the 7th. Welcoming the new year, Nar-Tugan, is a new year, the last day of the full moon, the celebration of the transition of the longest night to day.” said. Source: T24

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Turkey's wedding tourism increased

4000 year old tradition 'Nartugan' celebrated in Bodrum