 Soldiery is forcedly for men in any country in a certain age.  Soldiery is not paid by government in Turkey.

→In the past if someone doesn’t join to army, no one let her/his daughter to marry with that person.

In the past soldiers used to wear light green uniforms, now it is exactly green.

In the past…. People in the past and now gave great importance and respect to soldiers. Before finding a job, it was and is obligatory to establish a life style. In the past soldiery in Turkey was much longer; about 2 years or 4 earlier times but now 12 months or less if you are educated person and have diploma.

 Before going to task, they spend their time ;  with resting,  having fun with their friends and relatives.

It’s a special and traditional party. A woman from family paints soldiery candidate’s hand like a gun. The aim of this application is the belief of sacrificing the soul of the soldiers to their homeland.

Mehndi after adding water. Powder Mehndi

 Visit grands  Taking Money from relatives  And presents

VALEDICTION CEREMONY  Dancing  Playing drum  Fire gun  Pouring water

They take him on their shoulders and bounce him. Firing a gun is for express the proud and excitement. Pouring water means ‘come at your earliest convenience’. This is our traditional good-bye ceremony.