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Did you know that Turkish folk dances express the Anatolian history? Well they do! There are actually different folk dances and belonging characteristic music styles in Turkey’s seven regions. Usually men and women dances together but there are also some traditional dances where only men dance.
Turkey is even like a research field with various folk dances. This is because Turkey is defined as the richest country with more than 4000 different folk dance types found in the villages. It is possible to meet different figures, costumes and music styles in different districts as Anatolia has hosted many different cultures and civilizations during history. The basic accompanying instruments in Turkish folk music are the local drums, shrill pipe and ‘baglama‘. It is even possible to meet some unique instruments in some districts.
Today you can watch Turkish folk dance in lots of events like weddings, meetings, celebrations and national days. Also it is very popular to organize weekly ‘Turkish Night‘ performances in the hotels where guests can enjoy the Turkish Folklore.
Turkey is even like a research field with various folk dances. This is because Turkey is defined as the richest country with more than 4000 different folk dance types found in the villages. It is possible to meet different figures, costumes and music styles in different districts as Anatolia has hosted many different cultures and civilizations during history. The basic accompanying instruments in Turkish folk music are the local drums, shrill pipe and ‘baglama‘. It is even possible to meet some unique instruments in some districts.
Today you can watch Turkish folk dance in lots of events like weddings, meetings, celebrations and national days. Also it is very popular to organize weekly ‘Turkish Night‘ performances in the hotels where guests can enjoy the Turkish Folklore.
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