The book promises plenty of laughter! – Cyprus Newspaper

Senior. Vet. Hek. In the narration of Cengiz Ozaner, the “Vuda Sarmalar (Aysanca) met by writer Aysan Özcezar met with the reader

Aliye Ozenci

The book Vuda Sarmalar (Aysanca) took its place on the shelves.

Author Aysan Özcezarlı, Kıd. Vet. Hek. Cengiz Ozanener's “Vuda Sarmas”, based on the narratives, consists of real stories.
In the book, the sincere dialogues established by the Vuda villagers in their social and economic lives and the events in the professional life of Cengiz Bey are conveyed in a strong humorous language. 44 stories written in the mouth of Cyprus promise plenty of laughter to the reader.
While the author Orkun Bozkurt is the editor of the book, the cover photo bears the signature of Bala Kabakcı. In addition, photographs of the names who lived in the village of Vuda and have an important place in the society are included in the book.
Vuda Sarmas (Aysanca) not only offer a fun reading experience, but also to be an archive work that contributes to the transfer of the cultural heritage of the people of Vuda, the Akova people to future generations. The warm memories of the past are recorded in a humorous style and are instrumental in not forgetting a culture that is about to disappear.
Aysan Özcezarlı, who was the guest of the Koza program prepared and presented by Aliye Özcezarlı, answered the questions about his book with the following words:
“This book is not only a laugh, but also a work that makes you think. The sincere and sincere narratives of the villagers of Vuda carry the spirit of the past to today. These stories, where you will feel the warmth and naturalness of the Cyprus mouth, pass the traces of the past to today's readers. ”
Özcezarlı, although the book is only a few weeks, he also attracted a lot of attention.

« The spolutions that infuriate »

Question: How did the emergence of the book “Vuda Sarmalar” developed? How was the idea of ​​starting this project?
Özcezarlı: A Cengiz Ozanener to me;
-The most prominent feature that made Vuda people Vuda said, 'The jokes that infuriate people, so they wrapped words, and continued.
A few friends sat down, I said we were chatting;
-Let's write these funny stories of the Vuda and make it a book, otherwise it will be forgotten. ' I said to friends. 'It would be very nice.' They said, but it didn't. In short, it was left. Now when I saw your book, it came to my mind again. Come, let's do this job with you. From where?
-It is possible. I said, and I said, and without wasting any time, I took off the sound record and started to record…

Question: What would you say if we talk about Vuda village?
Özcezarlı: Vuda (water) means… It is located 10 km west of Larnaka city in the south. It is said that the Karamanoğlu Turks (Yörük Turkmen), which consists of 20-25 families who had to migrate between 1572-73, were formed by the settlement of (Yörük Turkmen).
In 1864; It is the place where Circassians and Abazas settle.
Before 1974; It was a village where Turkish Cypriots were majority. 610 Turks – 130 Greek citizens lived in peace in this village, and also the Greek citizens who live there speak Turkish like a mother tongue…

« Elite people… »

Question: What did you pay attention to when writing Cengiz Ozaner's narratives?
Özcezarlı: Of course not to deviate from narratives. I am Aysanca, I have a unique line. Although the subject is the stories of Vuda people! I did not involuntarily add a lot of things from myself.

Question: What do you think that makes the features that affect you the most about the people of Vuda and the features that make this people different in Turkish Cypriot society?
Özcezarlı: Of course, jokes. They take it to Ti without breaking the other person. What makes them different; As in other villages, hospitality, gentle behavior. Elite people are those Vuda.

Question: How do you think your book contributes to the culture of this village?
Özcezarlı: This book reflects not only the culture of the Vuda peasants, but also our general culture. For example, our hospitality, sweet conversations, coffee culture. In addition, our exemplary social behaviors and warm attitude.

Values ​​grown by Vuda

Question: What awaits the reader in the book?
Özcezarlı: No matter how old the reader is, he will find something and smile. In addition, Vuda will learn the values. For example, Mehmet Aziz. In 1930, the malaria, which became the nightmare of the island, was a vudalı of Mehmet Aziz, who was a savior who succeeded in destroying it by the methods he applied. His daughter Kamran Aziz 'composer, songwriter and also a pharmacist. Other daughter Türkan Aziz 'Our First Nurse'

Question: You used a humorous language in the book. What do you think humor play a role in transferring cultural memory?
Özcezarlı: It plays a super role. Unfortunately, people are memory of fish in pain. However, when you pour them into comedy, the situation changes.

Question: Does the book come to the continuation?
Özcezarlı: It looks like that. Although it was a few weeks, our baby attracted a lot of attention. I hope it doesn't spoil.

Question: Finally, do you have any things to add?
Özcezarlı: We would like to thank everyone who was interested in our book and especially the Cypriot team.