Turkey

Why We Celebrate Mevlana Whirling Dervishes?

By Team Whywecelebrates

April 2, 2024

Have you ever seen someone spinning around in a long white dress with their arms wide open? That’s called a Whirling Dervish. They are a big part of ...

Why We Celebrate The Mesir Paste Festival?

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Why We Celebrate Mesir Macunu Festival?

By Team Whywecelebrates

April 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered why people rush to grab sweets falling from the sky at a party? Well, there’s a big celebration in Manisa, Turkey that takes this ...

Why We Celebrate The Oil Wrestling Festival?

Turkey

Why We Celebrate Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival?

By Team Whywecelebrates

March 31, 2024

Imagine a hot summer day in Turkey. There’s a special event happening – a wrestling match like no other. A stadium full of excited people. In the middle, ...

Turkey

Why We Celebrate Camel Wrestling Festival?

By Team Whywecelebrates

March 22, 2024

In Turkey’s sandy landscapes, there’s a special tradition that’s both unique and fascinating. It’s not your everyday wrestling match. Instead, the stars of the show are big, strong ...

Why We Celebrate Independence Day Of Turkey?

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Why We Celebrate Turkish National Day?

By Team Whywecelebrates

February 4, 2024

Every year on October 29th, Turkey explodes in a joyous celebration. The streets transform into a sea of red and white, the national colors, as flags flutter proudly ...