The main meal of the day is eaten in the evening and may consist of several courses. Turkish cuisine is famous for many things, among them the meze, a tray or table of hor d'oeuvres, including stuffed grape leaves, salads, shrimp, and a variety of other items. There are also many unique Turkish soups. Rice pilav is common. Volleyball, basketball, cycling, grease wrestling, traditional wrestling, swimming, and a variety of other sports are also enjoyed.
Picnics are common family activities.
August is the month for most vacations. During their leisure time, urban residents may watch television, eat out, visit others, or attend movies. Woman often do volunteer work. Rural women visit one another in their homes or watch television. When at home, they also watch television.