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Tülütabaklar stand out as both a traditional village spectacle and one of the original symbols of resistance during the National Struggle, forming an integral part of Balıkesir’s historical and cultural fabric. This tradition emerged from the deep-rooted craft of leatherworking and over time developed into an identity reflecting social solidarity and the spirit of the Kuva-yı Milliye. During the occupation years in Balıkesir, Tülütabaklar provided a psychological advantage against Greek forces a