The referees of the karakucak wrestling are called “ salâvatçı” . Salâvatçı is
actually more then a referee . He mathes the wrestlers, recite prayers, gives
information on the tradition of wrestling. He also introduces the compatitors to the
spektators . Accompained by the drum and zuma ( a local clarinette ) while reciting
prayers he takes the wrestlers to the wrestling arena.
Some of the minstrels (âşık) act as salâvatçı. Salâvatcıs who are not actually
mistrels recite the poems uttered by those mistrels . Koşma is a type of poem which
is popular around Çukurova region . Koşma recited for vvrestlers has formed into a
new type of poem . This type of koşma is called salâvatlama. Salâvatlama preise
those who keep the wrestling tradition alive.
In this work we describe salâvatlama and present the chacteristics of this form of
koşma.
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Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Erdem |
Authors | |
Publication Date | January 1, 2001 |
Published in Issue | Year 2001 Volume: 13 Issue: 37 |
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