Turkey has a special place to go cry

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 food and an anise-flavored liqueur. Dating back to the Byzantine Empire, the meyhane is a place where enthusiasts laugh, sing — and often cry. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren takes us inside. This story first aired in December 2022.

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