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What is the name of the annual festival in the Black Sea highlands (yayla) of Trabzon and Rize, where mountain communities gather for horon dancing, kemençe music and traditional wrestling in July and August?
Answer: Yayla Senlikleri — The Yayla Senlikleri (Highland Festivals), including the famous Kadirga Otçu Göçü Senligi, are when transhumant communities descend from the summer pastures (yayla) to celebrate with wrestling, music and the fast-paced horon ring dance.
- A Kafkasör Festivali
- B Bafra Watermelon Festival
- C Yayla Senlikleri ✓
- D Ordu Hazelnut Festival
The Yayla Senlikleri (Highland Festivals), including the famous Kadirga Otçu Göçü Senligi, are when transhumant communities descend from the summer pastures (yayla) to celebrate with wrestling, music and the fast-paced horon ring dance.