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Ceremonial keşkek tradition: A social practice of solidarity in Turkey

The ceremonial meal where groups of men and women all work together cooking wheat and meat in large cauldrons over an open fire is called "keşkek", and the rituals that accompany the meal are called the Ceremonial Keşkek Tradition.

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At the Keşkek Feast held in Çankırı, the preparation and service of the ceremonial keşkek is accompanied by a fireworks display and local entertainment. The goal of the feast is to meet and greet, strengthen unity and solidarity, and to keep our customs and traditions alive by transmitting them to future generations.