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Serap Korkmaz Erdoğdu Archive
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Mesir Paste
Posted on March 29, 2013 | No CommentsMesir paste is a very old tradition in the history of Manisa, an Anatolian city in the Aegean region, dating back to almost 500 years. Mesir paste was started as... -
OTTOMAN SLAP
Posted on February 27, 2013 | No CommentsThe “Ottoman slap” was a technique that was used by the Ottoman army when they were unarmed or attacked in order to stupefy the enemy by hitting with both sides... -
Leave Us Alone !
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No CommentsThis is an anti-war photography project. The purpose of the project: Our objectives are to open world-wide exhibitions which will consist of wounded Iraqi civillians portraits taken by Niko Guido... -
AKİDE
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 1 CommentAkide Şekeri is a kind of candy that is one of the oldest products of the Ottoman cuisine. In the dictionary “akide” means faith, devotion and rule. In the Ottoman... -
THE LEGEND OF ŞAHMERAN
Posted on November 2, 2012 | No CommentsThe legend of Şahmeran comes from Mesopotamia. It has been told and retold in Mardin for hundreds and hundreds of years. The name “Şahmeran” actually comes from the Persian name... -
Offering Cologne
Posted on October 11, 2012 | No CommentsIn Turkey, it is an important tradition to offer Cologne during guest visits, on bus trips and in restaurants. Its offering during holiday family gatherings and on funeral days has... -
İstanbul Archeology Museums
Posted on July 12, 2012 | No CommentsIstanbul Archaeology Museums, which were established as Müze-i Humayun (Empire Museum) by the famous artist and museum director Osman Hamdi Bey at the end of the 19th century, were opened... -
Ottoman Fruit Syrups (Şerbet)
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsŞerbet made from fresh fruit were an indispensable beverage in Ottoman palace cuisine as well as among the common people and were traditionally served to guests. Despite being on the... -
Turkish Breakfast
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsA typical Turkish breakfast consists of cheese (beyaz peynir, kaşar etc.), butter, olives, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, reçel (jam/marmalade; a preserve of whole fruits) and honey usually consumed on... -
Turkish Kilim Symbols
Posted on February 13, 2012 | 1 CommentMost Turkish kilim designs have their roots in the conservative, indigenous, pre-Christian and pre-Islamic backgrounds of the rural population and are related to the basic themes of life: birth, marriage,... -
Story Behind the Turkish Idiom “Pabucu Dama Atılmak”
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 2 CommentsPabucu Dama Atılmak – Shoe to be thrown to the roof ” to lose favor; to fall from popular esteem; to seem less appealing; to look pale by comparison”….. The... -
Decorating Pine Tree was a Turkish Ritual
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 3 CommentsFamous all around world Sumerian specialist Dr. Muazzez İlmiye Çığ said pine tree which used Christmas tree was a Turkish ritual. Pine tree which used Christmas tree spreads to Christian... -
Safranbolu & Traditional Turkish Houses
Posted on September 4, 2011 | No CommentsThe known history of Safranbolu, located near the north western Black Sea coast of Anatolia, in Karabük nearby Zonguldak, dates back as far as 3000 BC. Once a city of... -
Village institutes’ (Köy enstitüleri)
Posted on August 10, 2011 | No CommentsIn the 40s, Turkiye experimented with elevating the education level in the countryside. `Village institutes’ (Köy enstitüleri) were founded according to the ideas of philosopher-educator John Dewey, who had visited... -
Yoğurt “Yogurt”
Posted on April 11, 2011 | 1 CommentThe word is derived from Turkish yoğurt, and is related to yoğurmak ‘to knead’ and yoğun “dense” or “thick”. There is evidence of precultured milk products being produced as food... -
Lale “Tulip”
Posted on March 28, 2011 | 1 CommentEverybody thinks that tulips come from Holland. Actually, Tulips are native to Central Asia and Turkiye. In the 16th Century they were brought to Holland from Turkiye, and quickly became... -
Nevruz
Posted on March 21, 2011 | No CommentsThe day accepted as the New Year’s Day by the Turks living in Central Asia, Anatolian Turks and Iranians is called Nevruz. It is a combination of the Persian words... -
Tanrı misafiri “God’s Guest”
Posted on March 15, 2011 | 2 CommentsHospitality is one of the cornerstones of the Turkish way of life. Turkish people are the most gracious and generous hosts as a result of their naturalinstincts. In every corner... -
Kapalıçarşı “Grand Bazaar”
Posted on February 25, 2011 | No CommentsKapalicarsi (Grand Bazaar) in İstanbul is one of the the largest covered markets in the world with its 4400 shops, 3000 firms, some 17 hans (separate inns for specific type... -
Turkish Tea “Çay”
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No CommentsTea is the most popular drink in Turkey. A typical Turk drinks approximately around 10 glasses of black tea pro day. While both Chinese and Indians claim that they first...
