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Turkish Cypriot Culture
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| For Turkish Cypriots, family life is of ultimate
importance and therefore a great amount of their free time
is spent at family gatherings, barbeques and weddings. Turkish
Cypriots are highly sociable and like to go out, see people
and be seen. All towns and even some villages hold festivals
usually in the early summer.
The younger generation of Turkish Cypriots, having
grown up in a peaceful, settled, and prosperous society, continues
to maintain aspects of traditional culture but also enjoys
more modern international clothing, popular music, and movies.
Sports have also come to play a major role in the Turkish
Cypriot community.
Numerous painters and sculptors work in
North Cyprus, and the Cultural Services office keeps the state's
collection of modern Cypriot art on permanent exhibition.
Folk Dancing
Since 1974 folk dancing has been promoted by
the state, municipalities and local groups as an important
symbol of our national identity, culture and history
Handicrafts
- Lefkara embroidery and lace is an old
Cypriot tradition going back countless generations.
- Young and old women still produce the unique and beautiful
bed covers, table cloths, doilies and head-scarves.
- Carpet weaving is another age-old Cypriot tradition and
is mostly found in the Famagusta region. Kilims (small floor
rugs) generally with colorful striped designs with colorful
striped patterns make ideal souvenirs or gifts.
- Wicker basket weaving is another Cypriot
art form that is popular with tourists who tend to buy the
colorful flat baskets (sale, in Turkish) to use as wall
decoration.
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