Kadırga Festival in Turkey
July 17 · Level 7 · #837 of 2238
The Kadırga Festival brings summer celebrations to a mountain plateau in Turkey's Black Sea region. It gathers local communities around music, dancing and traditions connected with life on the highland pastures.
How it is celebrated: participants dance the horon to the sound of the kemençe, catch up with relatives and neighbors, and browse market stalls. Shared food and familiar tunes are part of the attraction.
Horon is a group dance in which people link hands and move to a shared rhythm. Its quick, small steps and distinctive shoulder movements make it recognizable even without traditional costumes.