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Çal to host 853rd Sheep Crossing Through Water Festival
The 853rd Sheep Crossing Through Water and Shepherd Festival is set to take place on August 22-23 in the Aşağıseyit neighborhood of Çal, Denizli. This tradition, recognized on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, commemorates a centuries-old legend of a Karakoyunlu tribe shepherd and the daughter of an Oğuz bey.
During the event, shepherds will lead their flocks through the Büyük Menderes River to the opposite bank. The program will feature demonstrations of flock management skills, traditional rituals, and various competitions. Local officials, including Aşağıseyit Neighborhood Mukhtar Saffet Oğuz, have invited visitors to witness the cultural heritage and the historical reenactment of the legendary love story.
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Aşağıseyit Mahallesi · Büyük Menderes River · Saffet Oğuz · UNESCO · Çal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Sheep Crossing Through Water and Shepherd Festival is part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program includes competitions demonstrating flock management techniques and traditional rituals. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shepherds will lead their flocks through the waters of the Büyük Menderes River to the opposite bank. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event is scheduled to take place on August 22-23. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival is being held for the 853rd time. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ritual is based on a legend involving a shepherd from the Karakoyunlu tribe and the daughter of an Oğuz bey. www.haberport.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr