A Living Culture
Our traditions and daily life
From weddings to food, from folk songs to crafts: the shared cultural heritage of five villages.
Customs & Traditions
Imece (collective work), shared meals, hospitality and neighbourliness are the values at the core of village life.
Weddings & Holidays
Weddings lasting several days, henna nights, halay dances and holiday visits are the liveliest moments in our villages.
Local Dishes & Recipes
İçli köfte, kağıt kebabı, apricot desserts and tandır bread are how Malatya cuisine lives on in our villages.
Folk Songs, Music & Dance
Folk songs accompanied by the bağlama and the halay are essential to every wedding and celebration.
Local Words & Expressions
Local sayings, idioms and words used in our villages will be compiled into a glossary.
Crafts & Making
Kilim and carpet weaving, knitting and embroidery are examples of handwork handed down through generations.
Farming & Livestock
Orchards, grain and tobacco farming and small livestock are the backbone of the village economy.
Apricots & Other Local Produce
The apricot, symbol of Malatya, is one of the main sources of income in our villages too. At the end of summer, apricots are spread out on rooftops and drying grounds in the sun.
Nature & Geography
Mountains, streams, canyons and high pastures form the natural setting of our villages.
