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Yanar Gecesi is a traditional ritual practiced in the district of Seferihisar in İzmir, involving unmarried young women and women. This practice is rooted in the belief that young women will see their future spouses (princes) in their dreams and make intentions for their future. The local community also refers to this event as “Seeing Their Princes.” As part of the cultural identity of Seferihisar, Türkiye’s first Cittaslow city, this night represents a cultural transmission process encompassing