Turkish pub makes space for sharing emotions

The World

In Turkey, there’s a type of pub that’s renowned for its ability to help people open up, and share emotions not typically expressed in public. Visiting a “meyhane” involves long hours spent with friends over mezzes and raki, an anise-flavored liqueur. Dating back to the Byzantine Empire, the meyhane is a place where enthusiasts laugh, sing — and sometimes even cry. Durrie Bouscaren takes us inside.

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