The Saya tradition, which has been ongoing for 137 years in İzmit, Kocaeli, was celebrated with young people dressing up as figures such as camels, bears, and goats and performing shows in the streets. Originating from Central Asia, the tradition is carried out at the end of the harvest to collect the shepherd's share.
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The Saya tradition, which has been ongoing for 137 years in İzmit, Kocaeli, was celebrated with young people dressing up as figures such as camels, bears, and goats and performing shows in the streets. Originating from Central Asia, the tradition is carried out at the end of the harvest to collect the shepherd's share.