ERZURUM CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

ERZURUM CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

TRADITIONAL CLOTHES

The most well-known women's clothes are three skirts and Bindallı. Women wear three skirts with the baggy trousers. Traditional men's clothes includes a cone, white felt and turban, a plain vest and a black sweater.

OLTU STONEROSARY

The rosary has become one of the important accessories of men in addition to this feature. There are varieties made of Oltu Taşı , with gold and silver embroidery. Oltu stone is a precious stone within the boundaries of Oltu district. Oltu stone has black, dark brown, yellow and rarely greenish colors It is used in the production of jewelery You can find most of the Oltu production shops in Tashan old shopping area.

TEA

Tea has been widely accepted in Erzurum. It has made important contributions to the tea culture of the city. “Kıtlama tea” and samovar are among the indispensables of Erzurum tea culture. Tea drinking is one of the most important characteristics of Erzurum culture. The sugar used for tea in Erzurum is different as well. The hard blocks of sugar is manufactured in local factories And these hard blocks must be broken into piece with a special sugar scissors. Drinking tea in this way is known as kıtlama in Erzurum.

JEREED

Jereed is an old Turkish war game. It is played on horse in teams. This tradition continues today in Erzurum and its surroundings.

VILLAGE WEDDING

Village wedding is celebrated with drums and zurna in Erzurum. Weddings in Erzurum are usually celebrated in the autumn months. The reason for this is that the harvest time. At weddings, the groom and the bride wear gold jewelry.

ERZURUM FOLK DANCE BAR

Erzurum folk dances are called "Bar". Bar refers primarily to "togetherness". It is played in two separate sections as men's and women's bars. Figures in Erzurum bars are an expression of dignity and manhood. Nowadays, the men's bars played in the open field, on the stage and in various mid games are as follows.