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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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The continuation of the ceremonial keşkek tradition along with the production of the tools such as wooden ladles, mallets, tampers, dippers, etc. required to make keşkek are an opportunity to see and develop the creative aspects of society. The stone mortar requires special craftsmanship and belongs to the community.