Abstract
Eating and Drinking Customs of Nogai Turks on Special Days
The days when certain rituals are performed that make sense of important transition periods in the life of society are called as special occasions. On special days, relations are strengthened with getting together, and the feeling of unity and solidarity is increased. In this regard, special attention is paid to meals and presentations on special occasions. Although the Nogai Turks have experienced migrations throughout history, they are a Turkish community that maintains their own traditions, customs and languages. Dishes and forms of presentation of dishes made on special occasions in the Nogai Turks have existed from the past to the present day. In this study, the eating and drinking habits of Nogai Turks in the villages of Seyitahmetli, Ağılbaşı (Dairy Farm), Köstengil and Kırkkuyu in the Kulu district of Konya province will be focused on special days and nights. The study, in which a qualitative research method was adopted, was conducted with 21 Nogai Folk Songs living in these villages. In the study, a semi-structured interview form was used and the sample was selected using the snowball sampling method. In the light of the findings obtained, the Nogai Turks attach importance to special days, holy days and practice various eating and drinking customs and rituals on these days. Dishes made on special occasions in Nogai Turks The meanings behind the preparation of these dishes are an example of keeping material and spiritual culture together, but also show the traces of culture in the dec. The study is very important for the preservation, promotion and transfer of the food heritage and ritual tradition of the region to future generations.
Keywords
Food Culture, Nogai Turks, Special Occasion Dishes, Konya
