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The custom of distributing “oku” is a symbolic method of conveying wedding invitations through small gifts. According to the Turkish Language Association, “oku” refers to “small gifts given to those invited to a wedding.”【1】 Additionally, the custom of distributing oku is found in various regions of Anatolia under similar names such as “okuntu,” “davetlik,” or “çağrılık.” Oku is a gift sent by the wedding hosts to their guests, carrying both material and spiritual value, and signifying an invita

One of the wedding traditions unique to the Bursa region is the “tavuk alma âdeti”, which has survived to the present day as an example of pre-wedding festivities. This custom is especially carried out after the henna night. The region’s civilizational history, cosmopolitan structure, and social fabric have all played a role in shaping this tradition. Origins and General Characteristics The term “tavuk alma” derives from the roasted chicken served at the end of the henna night at the groom’s hou