
Çayda Çıra, a folk game belonging to the Elazığ region, is a ritualistic and culturally reflective folk tradition deeply embedded in the collective memory of the area. Performed by players carrying candles in their hands, this game is typically enacted during weddings, henna nights, and special ceremonies. Played according to specific rules and in harmonious coordination, Çayda Çıra holds a significant place among Elazığ’s traditional performing arts. Origin and Definition Çayda Çıra is a distin
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Muhammed Emir Noyan

Elazığ is associated with the folk dance Çayda Çıra, a traditional folk dance rooted in the cultural fabric of the region, possessing ritual characteristics and firmly embedded in collective memory. In this dance, performers carry candles in their hands and execute it typically during weddings, kına nights, and special ceremonies. Performed within specific rules, Çayda Çıra holds an important place among the traditional performing arts of Elazığ. Origin and Definition of the Dance Çayda Çıra is
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Muhammed Emir Noyan