Urban people of all ages like to get out early in the morning to jog, do tai chi or yoga, or exercise. Men play Chinese checkers in their leisure time. Rural people have less leisure but spend it in the company of friends and relatives. Every commune has a clinic, but it may lack modern medicine for other supplies. Traditional healing and natural medicines play an important role in health care.
People grow herbs and use local raw materials to make medicine.
Malnutrition affects a large proportion of rural children. Other well liked foods are stuffed grape leaves and spiced rice with nuts. Turkish coffee, tea, and fruit juice are common. Observant Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcohol. Playing cards, attending movies, and visiting friends are common activities.