Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices

STORY: Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): GOKHAN GUNDOGDU, Store manager 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): ZAFER YILMAZ, Local resident STORYLINE: In the production center of a dessert maker in Istanbul's Karakoy neighborhood, there was an extraordinary flurry of activity. Baklava trays were being loaded into the ovens one after the other while apprentices diligently poured syrup over the freshly baked delicacies. The impetus behind this sweet rush was to meet the surging demand from Turks, known for their sweet tooth since Ottoman times, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Established in 1843, Karakoy Gu

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-DESSERT AFTER IFTAR

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-DESSERT AFTER IFTAR

(240318) -- ISTANBUL, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nadir Gullu, owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu, displays a Gullac dessert in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 8, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices" (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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Daily Life in Istanbul

People buy fish-bread at the end of the pier of Karakoy. On February 6, 2024. Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia, is defined by the majestic Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that not only divides the city but also unites its captivating blend of historic charm, modern energy, and stunning waterfront vistas. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life - Istanbul

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Daily Life - Istanbul

Daily Life - Istanbul

04/08/2023, Istanbul, Turkey. A man is preparing fish wraps for his customers in Karakoy. Istanbul, a city embracing both Europe and Asia, daily life unfolds against a backdrop of cultural diversity. Residents navigate a dynamic blend of ancient charm and modern rhythms, creating a unique tapestry where tradition meets contemporary living. Photo by Saeid Arabzadeh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM