Turkish tradition refers to the centuries-old social norms, ethical values and traditional rules of life that Turkish society has shaped throughout history. It covers a wide range from family structure to state administration, from law to morality, regulating the relations between individuals of the society. Tradition is one of the elements that form the basis of Turkish culture and is one of the building blocks that ensure the identity, unity and continuity of society. Traditions are not only legal and moral rules, but also represent a unity that reflects the social and cultural identity of the society.

ORIGINS OF THE CEREMONY

The concept of custom has existed since the first communities of the Turks in Central Asia. Turkish mythology, religious beliefs and folklore are the elements that form the basis of custom. The Turks, who lived a nomadic life, ensured the order of society and the relations of individuals with each other with these customs.

COMPONENTS OF THE CEREMONY

Custom includes many different components. These include family structure, social roles, the state and laws, moral values and traditional rituals. For example, the roles of men and women in the family are defined by custom, and these roles have been preserved for centuries. Traditions are manifested not only in society but also in the state structure. Even in the Ottoman Empire, the "Kanun-i Osmani", the Ottoman Code, was influenced by Turkish custom.

CULTURE AND LANGUAGE

Turkish tradition also manifests itself in many sayings and proverbs in Turkish. Proverbs such as "Neighbor is in need of neighbor's ash," "A drop of water becomes a lake," reflect the social and moral aspects of custom.

HONOR TODAY: DISAPPEARING VALUES?

Töre continues to be a part of Turkish society today, but has undergone some changes due to the effects of modernization and globalization. Some aspects of the custom are open to criticism and, given the dynamic structure of society, it is also open to evolution. However, the basic principles of the ceremony are important values that constitute the identity and unity of Turkish society.