Turkey has a special place to go cry
by editors@theworld.org (Durrie Bouscaren) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6R6C7)
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.