concept   bathing culture
culture   Turkey
statement   Public bathing in traditional hammams is a significant social and cleansing practice in Turkish culture.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bathing culture Turkey Hammams (public bathhouses) are important in the bathing culture, serving as social spaces where people engage in communal bathing and scrubbing rituals. 1
2 bathing etiquette Turkey Visitors are expected to take a ceremonial pre-bath shower to purify themselves before entering a traditional communal bathhouse or hammam. 1
3 public bathing Turkey Public bathing is a common and traditional practice, with bathhouses and hot springs being popular social venues. 1