Culture – Page 4

23.04.2025

Land of century-old olive trees: Derik

The Derik district of Mardin is a deep-rooted agricultural center established in the shade of olive trees, known for centuries for olive cultivation. In these lands where century-old olive trees are still productive, many different types of olives are produced, especially Halhali olives.

23.04.2025

Handmade pepper paste: A delicious labor from tradition to the present

Making tomato paste at home is a traditional method that has been going on for centuries in many regions of Turkey. This tradition is still kept alive today, especially in regional cities such as Gaziantep, Urfa and Diyarbakır.

23.04.2025

A tradition that has lasted for thousands of years: Molasses making

Molasses making is one of the most deep-rooted traditions that has been going on in Anatolia for thousands of years. Every year, with the decay of the vineyards in the fall, natural food products such as molasses, pestil and sausage are prepared. This production is not only a food processing process; it is also the survival of a cultural heritage.

22.04.2025

Newroz enthusiasm in Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır celebrated Newroz with great enthusiasm this year with the participation of hundreds of thousands of people. Celebrated every year on March 21st and symbolizing resistance, freedom and hope for the Kurdish people along with the arrival of spring, Newroz was the scene of a historic crowd in 2024 as well.