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"The City Alive in Folk Songs: Erzurum" is an essay and research book written by İsmail Bingöl and published as part of Dergâh Publications' "Erzurum Library" series. It explores Erzurum’s cultural identity, its people, its architecture, and its language through folk songs. In the face of the city’s changing face, the work reflects a deep love for Erzurum and a sense of cultural responsibility, described as "the writings of a sensitive and loyal pen." First published in 1999, the book comprises

The ballad known as Eşref Bey Türküsü, which emerged around the murder case in Giresun that resulted in the death of Eşref Gedikali, is one of the examples in oral culture where laments sung at funerals gradually crystallized into the ballad form.Connection to the EventEşref Bey Türküsü is directly linked to the killing of Eşref Gedikali, who was born in the Piraziz district of Giresun and belonged to the Gedikalizade family【1】. Eşref Gedikali, who operated a hazelnut factory alongside his broth

🔍 “A little overeating, carefree head”: But what do these sayings mean?Folk sayings are concise, formulaic expressions that have emerged over centuries from the accumulated experiences of societies, offering advice and encapsulating life principles. They typically state the consequence of an action and articulate a rule for living. Their originators are unknown; they arise among the people and are passed down from generation to generation.(Generated by artificial intelligence.)" image-alternate

Red Wheat is a folk song belonging to the oral culture tradition of the Aegean Region, associated with the years of the National Struggle. The song is centered around a historical event and the local resistance leader Ali Osman Efe; through oral transmission, it developed into different variants and has reached the present day in two distinct versions. The song, which combines historical narrative elements with themes of love and longing, is one of the documented examples of folk music in repert

Ağıt is a folk song typically sung following a death or any deeply affecting tragic event. In ağıts, people express their sorrow, fear, and helplessness through melodic words.Ağıts recall past events and reflect the emotions of the community. For this reason, they are important for children’s understanding of their culture, history, and traditions.What Does an Ağıt Convey?Ağıts are mostly sung about death. Other themes include illness, war, separation, and major disasters. Natural events such as

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

What Is an Idiom?An idiom is a fixed phrase that expresses an idea briefly, effectively, and often metaphorically. Idioms are frequently used in everyday speech and convey events or emotions in a vivid manner. They typically carry a meaning different from their literal interpretation.For example, the phrase “ağzı kulaklarına varmak” does not mean that someone’s mouth has physically reached their ears, but rather that they are extremely happy.Origins of Idioms: Language from Oral Culture and Ever

Meyhanacılık is an oral performance art based on the principle of several individuals spontaneously reciting poetry, either in syllabic or aruz meter, accompanied by rhythm, using a selected or provided rhyme (foot). In meyhane settings, satire and humor are emphasized. The opening two lines of each piece are repeated by the audience as a refrain.The performer’s ability to “improvise on a randomly assigned rhyme, adhering to specific metrical rules and patterns” is the defining characteristic of