The Xelikan Tribe is known as an important branch of the deep-rooted Celali Tribe.

They stand out with their rich cultural heritage and historical background, especially among the Kurdish communities in Central Anatolia.

The Xelikans, who continue to live scattered in many regions today, have left their mark in various settlements, primarily in the Kulu district of Konya.

The story of the migration of the Xelikans to Anatolia

The migration adventure of the Xelikan Tribe to Anatolia is closely related to social changes, the transition from nomadic to settled life, and periodic political developments.

The details of this migration were told for Şoperêç by Nuh Ateş, a writer for Bîrnebûn Magazine, from the Karacadağ village of the Kulu district.

The Xelikans as witnessed by Nuh Ateş

Nuh Ateş, both as a researcher and a witness belonging to the Xelikan tribe, follows the historical traces of this tribe, starting from the Karacadağ village.Using laments, folk narratives, migration stories and tribal relations, Ateş explains in detail how the Xelikans came to Central Anatolia and how they lived there while preserving their culture.