At its core, the Kına Gecesi marks the bride's transition from her maiden life to her new role as a wife. It is traditionally characterized by "after the laughter come the tears," as the bride prepares to leave her family home.
Traditional Turkish Henna Night & Turkish & English Subtitle Gelin Ve Arkadaslari Kina Gecesi
: Henna is believed to provide protection, good luck, and prosperity. In traditional belief, applying henna to the bride signifies she is being "sacrificed" from her father's home to her husband's. The Role of the Bride and Her Friends At its core, the Kına Gecesi marks the
: The evening often begins with traditional folk songs, such as "Yüksek Yüksek Tepelere," designed to make the bride cry. This crying is culturally seen as a sign of respect and genuine sorrow for leaving her parents' home. In traditional belief, applying henna to the bride