These are traditions that have their origins in Shamanism and Islamic beliefs. These subjects, each of which today is a branch of science, are themes for folkloric research, as they have preserved their traditional forms outside the cities. These can be played in the garden at home, during chats and while visiting people. At times these games require special equipment. Official religious and seasonal holidays and the beliefs and customs associated with them are also an important reason for festivities .
Traditional clothing forms a part of Turkish traditional culture.
In the past the Turks would weave their own clothing and make dyes from natural plant ingredients, in a way that reflected their feelings in the designes they created. Each region had its own characteristics in the way of clothing, headwear,scarves and socks, which have all, through the centuries, attracted interest and admiration. Turkish Folk Dances Folk dances have different characteristics based on region and location and are generally engaged in during weddings , journeys to the mountains in the summer, when sending sons off to military service and during religious and national holidays . The dancers link arms and quiver to the vibrations of the kemence , a primitive type of violin. The Spoon Dance is performed from Konya to Silifke and consists of gaily dressed male and female dancers clicking out the dance rhythm with a pair of wooden spoons in each hand.