Manisa (Soma) Darkale folklore research

In this study named "Folklore Research of Manisa (Soma) Darkale" the past literature and forgotten folk culture of the Darkale neighbourhood that dates to prehistoric times as well as the customs, traditions and beliefs that are currently tried to be kept alive have been examined. The aim in this study is to compile and document the folklore products of Darkale neighbourhood and to prevent the boss of cultural knowledge by compiling and transcribing. The interview and observation methods were used in the field research. Before starting the field research, the necessary sources were examined and the materials required for the compilation were prepared. During the interviews held in Darkale neighbourhood, which dates to prehistoric times, products were collected and beliefs and practices that have been passed down from generation to generation were recorded. Each collected and recorded product was transcribed without disrupting the coherence. Keywords: Folklore, Manisa, Literature, Research.