The traditions and customs of a culture can best be observed in ceremonies and on special occasions. Some of these are wedding ceremonies, feast days (Ramazan), birth, children starting school, etc. Another important characteristic is their hospitality. In the past, the importance of the guest was relative to their social status and their age. Serving the guests usually started with coffee or sherbets, especially those of honey, rose and carob. Fruit paste serving was also of importance.
Culture is also reflected in the rich folk art of the island. Age-old crafts, handed down from one generation to another, are faithfully carried on to this day by skilful hands and nimble fingers, fashioning handicrafts, both decorative and useful, that would grace any home.
North Cyprus also has rich musical and dance traditions. Instruments that typically accompany folk dances are the violin and laouto, a lute with four double strings played with the quill of an eagle or vulture. Many dances are performed face-to-face and as a suite. Both men and women are very nimble-footed and the dances often allude to village courtship rituals - and are therefore most popular at wedding ceremonies.
Hardly a week goes by in North Cyprus without a celebration of some sort, whether it is a colourful festival or homage to a saint on one of the numerous 'name' days.
Whatever the present-day situation may be, North Cyprus is littered with reminders of the island's history. Many villages specialize in a particular art form, and as you travel around North Cyprus you'll see pottery, silver and copperware, basket weaving, tapestry and Lefkara's famous lacework.
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