Hi, My name is Leonie, I am a graduate student from the University of Technology, the Netherlands. For my graduation project I am desiging an interactive installation based on a combination of the Dutch and Turkish Culture.
In this project I am focusing on the changes in these cultures, especially for traditions. Think of how traditions can change in time or get a renewed value. For example, here is the Netherlands we see that the traditional clothing is now used as inspiration for the fashion industry.
So my questions to you, what are the Turkish traditions and have you seen them change over the years?
I hope to get some information and inspiration for my project from you!
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How Turkish Traditions are changing
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, Feb 27 2012 11:25 AM
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 05:48 PM
Welcome to our forum leioniedizayn. Most of the members on this forum are from the UK or US. Some of us live in Turkey and also we do have some Turkish members who hopefully will be able to help you with your queries.
I found this website which may be of interest to you. I certainly found it interesting.
http://www.turkishcu...emonies-536.htm
I found this website which may be of interest to you. I certainly found it interesting.
http://www.turkishcu...emonies-536.htm
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 06:31 PM
just from my observations over a few yrs..wedding traditions have become more western in some cases...
meaning the idea of having a cake/cutting and maybe some parts of what i would call more western style details....this may or may not be connected to wealth but i think its more connected to people in the sticks seeing things on TV and thinking either its a good idea or a must for them to do certain things or include certain features...im being vague as i cant think what right now or the wedding planners encouraging people to spend more on things as the turkish business mind gets more organised.......also noted is lingo - saying Merci when thanking people...its reaching smaller parts ...(i still pee my pants where i hear someone say it though as it sounds weird to me)...
not sure about any traditions getting renewed value....maybe sometimes peoples newnewed interest in groups of people that are a dying breed maybe visible/notable ...like the yuruk lifestyle maybe? when you can see a dying tradition before your eyes that maybe some writer or people find curious and write about it or open a muze.
interesting post yours...interested to see what Turks think
meaning the idea of having a cake/cutting and maybe some parts of what i would call more western style details....this may or may not be connected to wealth but i think its more connected to people in the sticks seeing things on TV and thinking either its a good idea or a must for them to do certain things or include certain features...im being vague as i cant think what right now or the wedding planners encouraging people to spend more on things as the turkish business mind gets more organised.......also noted is lingo - saying Merci when thanking people...its reaching smaller parts ...(i still pee my pants where i hear someone say it though as it sounds weird to me)...
not sure about any traditions getting renewed value....maybe sometimes peoples newnewed interest in groups of people that are a dying breed maybe visible/notable ...like the yuruk lifestyle maybe? when you can see a dying tradition before your eyes that maybe some writer or people find curious and write about it or open a muze.
interesting post yours...interested to see what Turks think
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 09:23 AM
Thanks for the posts! This is very valuable for my project:)
When I was researching the traditions of Turkey, I noticed that maybe not the traditions change, but the interpretation of the people towards the traditions. Is it true that the people adapt the traditions more to the modern life?
Are there traditions that get a renewed interest at the moment? I didn't hear about the Yuruk lifestyle before, when I google it I see that it is a nomadic lifestyle, right? Can you maybe give me an example in which way this lifestyle is getting a renewed interest?
When I was researching the traditions of Turkey, I noticed that maybe not the traditions change, but the interpretation of the people towards the traditions. Is it true that the people adapt the traditions more to the modern life?
Are there traditions that get a renewed interest at the moment? I didn't hear about the Yuruk lifestyle before, when I google it I see that it is a nomadic lifestyle, right? Can you maybe give me an example in which way this lifestyle is getting a renewed interest?
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 09:35 AM
Are there traditions that get a renewed interest at the moment? I didn't hear about the Yuruk lifestyle before, when I google it I see that it is a nomadic lifestyle, right? Can you maybe give me an example in which way this lifestyle is getting a renewed interest?
There has been a lot of articles written in the newspapers and also programmes on the tv over the last couple of years about their way of life and how it is being changed and how soon they will have to give up their way of life. I have also posted a couple of articles about it on our forum.
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 03:52 PM
There has been a lot of articles written in the newspapers and also programmes on the tv over the last couple of years about their way of life and how it is being changed and how soon they will have to give up their way of life. I have also posted a couple of articles about it on our forum.
I am really interested in these articles! But I was looking for this on this forum, but could not find them.. Is it possible to post a link of the articles? Would be very helpful! Thanks
I found this website which may be of interest to you. I certainly found it interesting. http://www.turkishcu...emonies-536.htm
Thanks, this website really has a lot of information!
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 12:29 PM
Hi Leonie, welcome to the TC Forum.. I am a Turkish member of the forum, and probably I can give you some clues that would guide you in your search..But I think this subforum about forum components is not the right place for this discussion..If you post your question again in the 'Turkish Culture' section, others who are likely to be interested in this topic can read it..
But I think I have to point out something: A comparasion of the changes in two different cultures is a very extensive work; on the part of the Turkish culture some close observation seems to be needed..In Turkey things have changed rapidly over the last 80-90 years. But which part of this change truely reflects the 'changes in tradition'? Does a change in practice necessarily mean a change in tradition? And Turkey, as a sociological unit, is not homogeneus. From every aspect of traditions, you can find dramatic differences from this region to another. So may be you need to define your aim, in a less extensive area of knowledge..
But I think I have to point out something: A comparasion of the changes in two different cultures is a very extensive work; on the part of the Turkish culture some close observation seems to be needed..In Turkey things have changed rapidly over the last 80-90 years. But which part of this change truely reflects the 'changes in tradition'? Does a change in practice necessarily mean a change in tradition? And Turkey, as a sociological unit, is not homogeneus. From every aspect of traditions, you can find dramatic differences from this region to another. So may be you need to define your aim, in a less extensive area of knowledge..
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 06:09 PM
I've moved it to Turkish culture.
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 11:12 PM
Thanks for moving the post!
It is true that only the my aim is still vague at the moment. I am currently working on defining my aim in this project and specific questions to this. I think that not the traditions in the culture have changed but the lifestyle towards these traditions.
My interests is now more towards the social traditions and events in the Turkish lifestyle.
Tomorrow I will post a more specific direction and questions:) Thanks for helping in advance!
It is true that only the my aim is still vague at the moment. I am currently working on defining my aim in this project and specific questions to this. I think that not the traditions in the culture have changed but the lifestyle towards these traditions.
My interests is now more towards the social traditions and events in the Turkish lifestyle.
Tomorrow I will post a more specific direction and questions:) Thanks for helping in advance!
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Posted 29 February 2012 - 11:47 PM
I hope we will be able to help but remember most of us aren't Turkish.
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Posted 02 March 2012 - 08:59 PM
Hi again, I am very grateful you want to help me, all suggestions are valuable!
In my project I am now focusing on the social events in the Turkish Culture. I noticed that it is very common in Turkey to go out and drink tea, very spontaneously! Comparing this to my own culture, the Dutch culture, we have to make an appointment to see each other and tea is quite expensive.. A friend told me that during almost every social event tea is included.
What I believe to be very interesting is the quality time people have for each other. When I look at it I see the Turkish people are building up a network of friends during their lives. Turkish people invest a lot of time in each other, and also take care of each other. I am curious if this importance of having a large network have to do with, for example; the health care system in Turkey. I read that this health care system can be improved.
I am making an assumption here, and I don't know if it is true. I hope you understand what I am trying to explain:) I would really like to get some opinions on this matter.
Thanks in advance!
In my project I am now focusing on the social events in the Turkish Culture. I noticed that it is very common in Turkey to go out and drink tea, very spontaneously! Comparing this to my own culture, the Dutch culture, we have to make an appointment to see each other and tea is quite expensive.. A friend told me that during almost every social event tea is included.
What I believe to be very interesting is the quality time people have for each other. When I look at it I see the Turkish people are building up a network of friends during their lives. Turkish people invest a lot of time in each other, and also take care of each other. I am curious if this importance of having a large network have to do with, for example; the health care system in Turkey. I read that this health care system can be improved.
I am making an assumption here, and I don't know if it is true. I hope you understand what I am trying to explain:) I would really like to get some opinions on this matter.
Thanks in advance!
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Posted 03 March 2012 - 07:42 PM
'Turkish people invest a lot of time in each other'. True. 'They take care of each other' also true..As for the health system, in rural areas where traditions are still in effect, relatives to mention first, starting from close relatives, then the people sharing the same social setting like a village support each other in various ways. If two people of the same local origin meet somewhere out of their original location, this support can be observed better. It is an ethical responsibility for relatives to help each other. This help may vary from finding a job, lending money, finding a house, taking care of a patient, material support for wedding...Exceptions are not rare, however, depending on the personality of the people concerned. But this 'personality' is not approved.
If a health problem occurs in an isolated region deprived of modern health facilities, like a hospital, every relative, neighbours and other close people must visit the patient . The visitors have a task: They have to learn if the patient needs anything. If the patient is an elderly person whose children are somehow living in a distant place, it is the task of neighbours to cook and bring the meal.
In urban areas relatives are still in contact, but their chances to take care of each other are small as relative to the original rural life..
If a health problem occurs in an isolated region deprived of modern health facilities, like a hospital, every relative, neighbours and other close people must visit the patient . The visitors have a task: They have to learn if the patient needs anything. If the patient is an elderly person whose children are somehow living in a distant place, it is the task of neighbours to cook and bring the meal.
In urban areas relatives are still in contact, but their chances to take care of each other are small as relative to the original rural life..
