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Şah Kaldırma Ritusu, is a ritual practiced by the Karapapak (Terekeme) Turks, who are settled in the Eastern Anatolia region of Türkiye, particularly around Kars and Ardahan. It involves carrying a symbolic tree, called the “şah,” adorned with fruits and sweets, accompanied by music, during weddings to symbolize abundance and prosperity. Today, this ritual is also practiced in Iğdır, Ağrı, Muş, Sivas, Tokat, and Amasya, due to migration. Origins The origins of the Şah Kaldırma ritual trace back