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Post by buzkan on Oct 30, 2007 22:22:42 GMT 3
I see Samhain (end of Summer), Mayday, Lammas, the Equinox as all nordic seasonal traditions that are making a comeback amongst what are tradionally christian communities. But about ancient Turkic celebrations? I know the ancient Turks were very close to nature and worked with it, respecting and honouring the fruits it gave them for them all to see and feel, but our old tradions seem to be forgotten. Aside from wanting to see them revived and celebrated, I'd also like to learn more about them, their names, meanings and roots. So if anyone has ANY information I'd love to know.
Thanks.
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Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on Nov 5, 2007 14:05:24 GMT 3
The Turkic peoples celebrated and still celebrate the coming of spring (now the Iranian name Nevruz/Nauruz/Noruz is used). Apart from that, the Asian Huns (Xiongnu) and Blue Turks (Gök Türks, Tujue) had two different celebrations each year, in which sacrifices were made for the souls of dead ancestors in the ancestral cave, while human and animal censuses were hold. Arabic travelers also describe a celebration of the Qyrghyz (Kirgiz) people.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2007 14:36:47 GMT 3
What was the name for Nevruz before we adopted the Persian name?
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Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on Nov 10, 2007 19:30:56 GMT 3
I have no clue, unfortunately  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2007 11:03:12 GMT 3
I always wanted to know this but I can't find anyone who knows this.
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Post by snafu on Jun 13, 2008 15:35:08 GMT 3
What was the "Red Disc Day" mentioned in the Secret History? Has this holiday been lost to history?
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Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on Jun 13, 2008 23:11:51 GMT 3
Which passage of SHoM is it mentioned?
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Post by snafu on Jun 15, 2008 1:51:21 GMT 3
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It's during Temujin's capitivity with the Tayichiuts. They're celebrating it the night he escapes. They mention that it was on the 16th day of the first month of summer.
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Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on Jun 15, 2008 20:55:44 GMT 3
Ah ok I saw it  Well it looks more like an ordinary celebration gathering common among the Turks and Mongols, rather than a special day. |
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Well it looks more like an ordinary celebration gathering common among the Turks and Mongols, rather than a special day.