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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