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Calligraphy is the art of writing executed with a reed pen, is ink, and other handmade inks, following aesthetic principles of proportion and balance. In Türkiye, practitioners and bearers of this art are known as "hattat" and "calligraphy artist". This art is named hüsn-i hat, meaning "beautiful writing". The practice employs materials such as glazed paper, reed pens, pen knives, inkwells, ink pots, and divits.Calligraphy is among the artistic disciplines—alongside architecture, ornamentation,

Traditional olive cultivation is an intangible cultural heritage in Türkiye, encompassing knowledge, methods, and practices transmitted from generation to generation over centuries. This includes practices such as planting, grafting, pruning, and fertilizing olive trees, as well as harvesting and processing olives and producing olive oil. In 2023, Türkiye’s element titled “Traditional Knowledge, Methods, and Practices Related to Olive Cultivation” was inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible C

The "Kürsübaşı" tradition can be defined as a cultural practice observed particularly in Elazığ and its surrounding areas, where elements of oral folk narratives, music, and conversation come together. This practice offers a space for social interaction, typically during the winter months, in a room or house where individuals gather around a stove or hearth. It serves as a setting in which traditional oral culture elements are transmitted, social communication is maintained, and certain social r

Meddahlık is a storytelling art that aims to entertain the audience through imitation, impersonation, and dramatization. The practitioner of this art is called a meddah, a term derived from Arabic meaning “one who praises” or “one who extols.” Meddahlık is also defined as the improvised storytelling performance by artists known as meddahs, who entertain the public using imitation, humor, gestures, and facial expressions. The success of the art depends on the meddah’s rhetorical skill and the con

Şanlıurfa Culinary Museum is a thematic museum established to preserve, document, and present the rich culinary culture of Türkiye’s southeastern region. Opened in 2011 by the Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, the museum exhibits a wide range of cultural elements including traditional dishes, cooking techniques, dining customs, kitchen utensils, and food-related social rituals. It also serves as a symbolic representation of the city’s deep-rooted gastronomic identity, recognized by UNESCO’s C