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Traditional Rahvan horse racing in Turkey

Overview

Traditional Rahvan horse racing events have been held in different regions of Turkey to preserve cultural equestrian heritage.

In Erzurum, the Metropolitan Municipality organized a competition in the Erzurum Plain involving approximately 120 horses from 20 provinces. The event featured seven categories and aimed to pass the tradition of Rahvan horse breeding to future generations.

Following this, the Ayvalık district of Balıkesir hosted its second annual Rahvan Horse Races in collaboration with the Ayvalık Rahvan Horses and Equestrian Association. Held to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the town’s liberation, the event included approximately 100 horses, female riders, and traditional demonstrations such as horse archery and mounted watermelon cutting.

Entities

Erzurum · Ayvalık Rahvan Horses and Equestrian Association · Ayvalık · Muharrem Dalkesen · Ayvalık Municipality

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The event was organized through a collaboration between the Ayvalık Municipality and the Ayvalık Rahvan Horses and Equestrian Association. www.karsmanset.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 100 horses participated in the races. www.karsmanset.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The races were held as part of the 104th anniversary celebrations of Ayvalık's liberation from occupation. www.karsmanset.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] This was the second year the Rahvan Horse Races were held. www.karsmanset.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The event included female riders and demonstrations such as horse archery and watermelon cutting on horseback. www.karsmanset.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com

Timeline

3 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Ayvalık hosts second annual Rahvan horse races
The second annual Rahvan Horse Races were held in Ayvalık, Turkey, featuring 100 horses and traditional demonstrations to mark the 104th anniversary of the district's liberation.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Erzurum hosts traditional Rahvan horse races
Approximately 120 horses from 20 provinces participated in traditional Rahvan horse races in Erzurum, Turkey, celebrating cultural heritage and traditional sports.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazetepasinler.com · gazeterize.com · haberport.com · karsmanset.com · mersinhaber.com