The carnation apple is a deep-rooted tradition in Kurdish culture, representing love, peace and reconciliation. This tradition, which has been kept alive since the past in geographies such as Mukriyan and Erdelan, where Kurds live in Iran, and the Germiyan Region near Sulaymaniyah in Iraq, still exists in many regions today.

Symbol of love and peace

The carnation apple is not only a visually elegant object; it is also an expression of emotion. According to tradition, carnations are stabbed one by one into an apple, leaving no space between them. This process requires care and patience and can sometimes take hours. The apple is then either given to the loved one or handed to the person they want to make peace with.

Apple with carnations event in Diyarbakır

This meaningful tradition was kept alive again with a special event organized in Diyarbakır. The event was organized by Chalak Events in collaboration with Şewl û Xaraw, where participants prepared apples with carnations for their loved ones or those they had offended.

The scene that emerged during the event was a powerful expression of love, peace and cultural commitment. Participants presented the apples with carnations they had prepared with their own hands to their loved ones, either as a confession of love or as a peace offering.

The meaning of the tradition of apples with cloves

A symbol of love: A traditional and elegant way to express love

A symbol of peace: A means to end resentments and to win hearts and minds

Cultural connection: A precious ritual that the Kurdish people carry from the past to the present

Handcrafted: Each apple is prepared with care and patience

Tradition lives on, generations pass it on

The carnation apple is not just a romantic gesture; it also symbolizes the Kurdish community’s commitment to its cultural heritage. Especially the young generations learning and practicing this tradition is of great importance in terms of cultural transmission.

A cultural bridge of hearts

The tradition of the carnation apple continues to live on as one of the delicate touches of Kurdish culture, bringing together love and peace. The event in Diyarbakır not only reminded people of this tradition, but also created new bonds and repaired old ones.