On December 5, an event dedicated to “World Turkish Coffee Day” was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Nicosia. The organizer was Sevim Çağla Serim, the wife of Ambassador Yassin Ekrem Serim. The event was attended by high-ranking guests, including Sibel Tatar, wife of President Ersin Tatar, and Zerrin Ustel, wife of Prime Minister Unal Ustel. The participants learned about the history of Turkish coffee, the features of its preparation and its cultural significance.
Sevim Çağla Serim emphasized that Turkish coffee has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List since 2013. World Turkish Coffee Day is celebrated annually on December 5. She spoke about its unique way of cooking and cooking. Its historical path in the Ottoman Empire and its spread throughout Europe were also touched upon.
Serim noted the popularity of coffee in Cyprus. Coffee shops have become an important part of social life. She emphasized that Turkish coffee has become part of a unique culture by absorbing regional features. The different ways of its preparation in different regions of Turkey and its importance for the cultural heritage of the country were also mentioned.
In conclusion, Sevim Çağla Serim recalled the symbolic significance of coffee in Turkish culture as a drink of friendship and hospitality. She linked Turkish Coffee Day with Women’s Rights Day in Turkey and stressed that the tradition of coffee unites generations, because “a cup of coffee keeps forty years of memory.”
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