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Kerem didn't hesitate. He brought the heavy mallet down on the drum with a resonant thump —the heartbeat of the village. The rhythm was infectious. Within seconds, the young men of the village linked pinky fingers, forming a long line for the halay .

Old Auntie Fatma, who usually complained of aching knees, was the first to wave her handkerchief in the air. The square transformed from a quiet meeting place into a whirlwind of spinning colors and rhythmic stomping. The dust rose from the ground, but no one cared. Each strike of Kerem’s drum seemed to shatter a week’s worth of exhaustion. vur_oynasin

(Come on, strike it and let them dance!) Kerem didn't hesitate

Osman took a deep breath, and the sharp, piercing wail of the zurna sliced through the chatter of the crowd. It was the signal. He leaned over and whispered the command that every reveler waited for: Within seconds, the young men of the village

The sun began to set behind the dusty hills of the village, painting the sky in shades of saffron and violet. In the center of the square, the long wooden tables were already groaning under the weight of freshly baked flatbreads, bowls of cooling cacık , and platters of grilled meats.

Kerem nodded, sweat beading on his forehead. "I'm ready, Uncle."

"Are you ready, boy?" Osman asked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "The people didn't come here to just eat. They came to shake off the dust of the harvest."