Abstract

The purpose of this study; Kirkpinar, which has been listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, is to create international awareness by informing about the concepts and rituals of the oil wrestling festival. For this purpose, related resources have been scanned and examined. For this purpose, related resources have been scanned and examined. As a result, attracting the attention of young people around the world against the ‘Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival’, which has been listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

Highlights

  • If a sport contains traditional elements and national values, we can define it as traditional sports if it has been able to carry these elements from past to present

  • Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling is a cultural event with its elements, rituals and cultural identity

  • While wrestling competitions are held in the last three days of this week, cultural events are held in the other time period (Küçükaltan et al, 2005)

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Summary

Wrestling Festival as Unesco Unsute

‘Concepts and Rituals’ Kirkpinar Oily Wrestling Festival as Unesco Unsute Cultural Heritage

Introduction
An Overview of Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Concepts
Rituals of Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling
Res Inves Sports Med
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