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Helen Betts | all galleries >> Galleries >> Scanned Memories of Turkey, 1996-2000 > Wedding celebration
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1996-2000

Wedding celebration

We were invited to this Alevi wedding reception by our housekeeper, who is just right of center in the line of dancers.

Alevism is a branch of Shi'a Islam that is practiced in Turkey and the Balkans among ethnic Turks and Kurds and is related to -- though distinct from -- Alawism in Syria. Alevis make up 20 percent of Turkish Muslims and comprise Turkey's largest religious minority community.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly unsharp.

Hidden mural, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield02-Dec-2022 20:04
It looks like a fun joyous event. V
Richard Chu01-Dec-2022 09:28
Very well capture of this happy celebration! V
globalgadabout01-Dec-2022 06:46
the celebrations seem so natural and vibrant...must have been an enjoyable experience..
joseantonio01-Dec-2022 04:30
so nice to be able to be in the celebration.V.
Nirvan Hope01-Dec-2022 01:56
Fun to see a simple wedding celebration, where dancing includes everyone and special attire is not required!
Dennis Hoyne01-Dec-2022 01:51
A wonderful life enriching experience. Nicely photographed.
Jola Dziubinska01-Dec-2022 01:12
Great keepsake and memory of another culture. V.
janescottcumming30-Nov-2022 22:50
I’ll bet that was a fun time. I like his beautiful drum. V
Mairéad30-Nov-2022 22:32
Looks like a fun celebration.
Carl Carbone30-Nov-2022 22:23
How interesting to share in the celebration!
larose forest photos30-Nov-2022 21:49
What a great photo this is, love the joyfulness as well as the glimpse into another culture. V