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Travel Etiquette in Turkey |
| In order to get one's self well acquainted with the customs and traditions of a place which he/ she is visiting, it is important for the tourist to have a clear idea on the tradition, custom and culture of the particular place which he is visiting so that he/ she gets acquainted with the travel etiquette of that particular place. In order to familiarize one's self with the travel etiquette of Turkey, one must have a clear idea on the inhabitants of Turkey, their customs and rituals.
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Derived from the diverse elements of the Ottoman Empire, European, and the Islamic traditions, the culture of Turkey is truly diverse. The music of Turkey is a curious mixture of diverse elements from Central Asian folk music, Arabic, Persian classical music, ancient Greco-Roman music and modern European and American popular music. Known for her light pop music, Sezen Aksu was the biggest Turkish pop star of the 20th century.
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Turkish music fascinated European classical composers in the 18th century. Beethoven, in his Symphony Number 9, included Turkish instruments. Mozart used Turkish themes in his operas. As a result of this Turkish influence, cymbals, bass drum, and bells were introduced into the symphony orchestra. The 1960s saw the initiation of the Anatolian rock. Literature was developed by the Turks using the Persian structures. In modern turkey the most dominant form of literature is poetry.
An integral part of the Turkish culture is hospitality. In order to make their guests feel comfortable, the Turks work really hard. One shakes hands and says "Nasilsiniz" ("How are you") on meeting a stranger or a friend. If that is a very close friend, then he is greeted with clasp hands and kiss on both cheeks. An older person's hands, as a mark of respect, might be kissed and brought to the forehead of the greeter as a token of respect.
This was a brief preview of the general customs, culture and tradition of the Turks, which would provide an informative insight to the travelers in order to maintain travel etiquette in Turkey.
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