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by **Tim Drayton** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:46 pm

The main Turkish Cypriot newspaper in London conducted a survey last year in which it asked:

Is it fair to say that there is a Turkish Cypriot culture that is separate from Cypriot and Turkish cultures?

http://www.toplumpostasi.net/index.php/ ... ame/Kibris

To this question, 25 % of respondents said:
Yes, separate from both Cypriot and Turkish cultures, but incorporating aspects of both,

67 % replied:
Separate from Turkish culture yes, however not separate from Cypriot culture

and 8 % were of the opinion:
Separate from Cypriot culture yes, but not from Turkish culture.

Any comments?

by **denizaksulu** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:58 pm

I would say prior to 1963, there was a distinct Turkish Cypriot culture. The food was mainly Cypriot but in general Levantine. Until you went to University in Turkey, the Language - Turkish Cypriot was also distinctive with its smuttering of Cypriot words, but based on Ottoman Turkish for obvious reasons. This pre-1063 TC culture is more distinct in the diaspora that in Cyprus at the prent day, due to the influx of Turkish Peoples from - Turkey. In my family home they forgot how to cook Kolokasi. Now most of the dishes contain abundant augergines and other lovely dishes from Eastern Anatolia. Dont ask me if I am anooyed. :twisted:

Its my families' fault for having a Kurdish cook/maid. Bless them.

by **Tim Drayton** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:00 pm

denizaksulu wrote: In my family home they forgot how to cook Kolokasi.

I love Kolokasi.

by **Brittania** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:17 pm

Whats the difference between the 2 types of turks? Didn't most of them come to the island in 74 anyway? It wasn't that long ago. :roll:

by **lovernomore** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:30 pm

Brittania wrote::? Whats the difference between the 2 types of turks? Didn't most of them come to the island in 74 anyway? It wasn't that long ago.

what an ignorant idiot you are.

by **iceman** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:31 pm

Brittania wrote::? Whats the difference between the 2 types of turks? Didn't most of them come to the island in 74 anyway? It wasn't that long ago.

you must be either too young or too stupid not to know the difference.. :lol:

by **Paphitis** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:35 pm

lovernomore wrote:
Brittania wrote::? Whats the difference between the 2 types of turks? Didn't most of them come to the island in 74 anyway? It wasn't that long ago.

what an ignorant idiot you are.

Sorry, I fell off my chair and hurt myself.

Perhaps you can share your wisdom with us all!

by **lovernomore** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:42 pm

Paphitis wrote:
lovernomore wrote:
Brittania wrote::? Whats the difference between the 2 types of turks? Didn't most of them come to the island in 74 anyway? It wasn't that long ago.

what an ignorant idiot you are.

Sorry, I fell off my chair and hurt myself. Perhaps you can share your wisdom with us all!

You abviosly arent stable to sitting on a chair. Next time wear a bloody seatbelt you idiot.

by **Agios Ionas** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:39 pm

lovernomore wrote:You abviosly arent stable to sitting on a chair. Next time wear a bloody seatbelt you idiot.

I think you are the one who will be needing a seat belt. You have engaged yourself in a battle with someone well able to take you for quite a ride.

Now, where's the popcorn? :lol:

by **lovernomore** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:49 pm

Agios Ionas wrote:
lovernomore wrote:You abviosly arent stable to sitting on a chair. Next time wear a bloody seatbelt you idiot.

I think you are the one who will be needing a seat belt. You have engaged yourself in a battle with someone well able to take you for quite a ride.

Now, where's the popcorn?

He only do that if i give oportunity, i dont enagege in battel, i tell my mind.

I dont think you want popcorn, maybe VASELINE :lol:

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