Who are Turkish speaking Cypriots? Let me go through…
Turkish speaking Cypriots are essentially socially active, environmental, fun, calm and less materialist people. They have less to think about the tomorrow. They care more about their sons and daughters than themselves as if they are the only parents in the world. They have no real or great ambitions in life; they are pure islanders.
Cypriots are proud people in means of their culture, usage of language and the loud voice they have during their social discussions. Every individual with no exception has the potential to be an active politician with their every instance been concerned about politics and the current political affairs. You can pass by a village and sit by the locals to have a cup of Cypriot coffee and let them teach you how things work in the political system and the parliament.
Mostly Cypriots are neither extremist nationalists nor religious conservatives. Even though Turkish speaking, in terms of lifestyle and some cultural aspects Turkish speaking Cypriots are more intimate with Greek speaking Cypriots than to Turks from Turkey. Cypriots are non-vindictive and merely never interacts with criminal activities. They are hospitable people even to those strangers walking by their homes. They love sharing their goods and foods with people they may or may not know.
Cypriots are more likely to consume spring lamb meat than fish or chicken. Some also consume bacon and ham. Barbeque is part of their weekly activity. Cypriots usually travel mostly with their personal vehicles rather than using mass transportation (This is due to the insufficient number and quality of the mass transportation services in the country). Cypriots mostly help to those in need. Nevertheless the intimacy to that person, if one suffers all reinforce for that person to develop better.
Cypriots are secular Muslims and some atheist and Christians may there be. They respect Islam but they are less practical in means of worship. Nearly 100 % of the Cypriot population are literate and most are graduates of a university degree or higher level of degree.
Most taxis in Cyprus are Mercedes-Benz brand and usually each household with an average of 4 individuals would hold at least 3 cars or more. Even though an Island, Cyprus is no real fishing place for the Cypriots. Agriculture, Tourism and Education sectors are highly ranked in the island of Cyprus. Many Cypriots do speak well English language and tidy amount of people are multilingual.
Turkish speaking Cypriots are ready to host guests from all over the world for this summer and for summers to come.
Ali ÜNCÜ
