Soldier wedding in Kaynarca (Military drafting in Turkey)
Date
2006
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Indiana University
Abstract
Young male Turks are obligated by law to serve in the military, and military service is seen by many as a rite of passage into manhood. In the Thracian region of Turkey, a ceremony called the "soldier wedding" has developed for sending young draftees off for their military service. Structured similarly to a wedding ceremony, this event involves virtually everyone in the community. This article follows one such ceremony in the town of Kaynarca and describes the activities and attitudes that surround it.
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Arts & humanities - other topics, Soldier, Wedding, Kaynarca, Turkey
Citation
Üstünova, M. ve Üstünova, K. (2006). ''Soldier wedding in Kaynarca (Military drafting in Turkey)''. Journal of Folklore Research, 43(2), 175-185.