A JOURNEY TO ISTANBUL'S SAYFIYE CULTURE Cover Image

İSTANBUL’UN SAYFİYE KÜLTÜRÜNE YOLCULUK
A JOURNEY TO ISTANBUL'S SAYFIYE CULTURE

Author(s): Nefise Burcu Yağan Köylü
Subject(s): National Economy, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , Sociology of Culture, Tourism, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Sanat ve Dil Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Keywords: “Sayfiye” culture; Istanbul; tourism; 19th century; 20th century;

Summary/Abstract: This study analyzes the historical and socio-cultural dimensions of Istanbul's rural culture, focusing on its impact on the social, cultural, and economic lives of Istanbul residents. The term 'Sayfiye' not only refers to a physical location, but also represents a way of life, a symbol of social status, and a cultural phenomenon. The research analyzes the evolution of this culture from the Ottoman Empire to the Republican period, as well as its interaction with social classes, economic opportunities, and cultural practices. The language has been made more objective and formal, and unnecessary words have been removed. No changes have been made to the content. It highlights the prevalence of this culture throughout Istanbul and its significance as an integral part of social life. The study focuses on the impact of the sayfiye phenomenon on individuals' social lives and cultural identities. The paper explores the relationship between tourism and countryside culture, as well as the terminology associated with this phenomenon in Istanbul. This examination explores the relationship between countryside culture and social status in Istanbul, including differences in access to these spaces among various social groups and their impact on economic and cultural life. The text explains how sayfiye life functions as a place of escape, rest, and renewal for individuals and how this culture is deeply embedded in the social and cultural fabric of the city. The text follows a logical structure with causal connections between statements, and employs precise subject-specific vocabulary. No changes in content were made. This article thoroughly explores the unique role of countryside culture in Istanbul and its significance for the city's social, cultural, and economic life. It also delves into the interconnection between this cultural heritage and modern urban life, as well as its transmission to future generations. The language used is clear, objective, and free from biased or ornamental expressions. The grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct.

  • Issue Year: 12/2023
  • Issue No: 112
  • Page Range: 1979-2003
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Turkish
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