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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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Fieldwork, archiving and inventory work in this area is ongoing. Every year festivals, celebrations and feasts associated with the Keşkek Tradition are organized by local administrations and civil society organizations, which promote the tradition, keep it alive and bring it into an urban setting.