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Motivational Factors of Locals to Attend to the Festivals: The Case of Pavli

Halkın Yerel Festivallere Katılımını Sağlayan Motivasyonel Unsurlar: Pavli Panayırı

Nilüfer Vatansever Toylan(KIRKLARELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-2217-8267
Pages
111–123
Publication Date
2026-09-22
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As a result, the study shows that the continuation of local participation is important not only for the continuation of the event but also for the survival of traditional fair culture, the strengthening of local identity, and the ensuring of cultural continuity.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Pavli Fair is one of the important local events in the Thrace region, which has been organized for more than a century and carries the traditional fair culture of Türkiye into the present day.
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Key Findings & Data:Within the scope of the fair, shopping activities, entertainment elements, traditional performances, folk dances, local music performances, and various social gatherings take place together.
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Conclusion & Impact:As a result, the study shows that the continuation of local participation is important not only for the continuation of the event but also for the survival of traditional fair culture, the strengthening of local identity, and the ensuring of cultural continuity.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
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⚙️Variables:Kültürel miras · yerel festivaller · topluluk katılımı

Abstract

Pavli Fair is one of the important local events in the Thrace region, which has been organized for more than a century and carries the traditional fair culture of Türkiye into the present day. Initially, the fair was known mainly at a regional scale; however, in recent years it has begun to attract the attention of national and international visitors due to its increasing visibility. One of the remarkable features of the Pavli Fair is that it is held in a multicultural geography where different ethnic and cultural communities live together. This situation transforms the fair from being only a commercial meeting place into an important public space where social interaction, cultural sharing, and the reproduction of social belonging are produced. Within the scope of the fair, shopping activities, entertainment elements, traditional performances, folk dances, local music performances, and various social gatherings take place together. In addition, the event provides a social meeting ground where local life practices carried from the past to the present become visible and where different generations share common experiences. From the participants’ perspective, the fair functions as a sharing environment that produces value in both economic and cultural terms. It also creates opportunities for meeting and interaction for local producers, tradespeople, and different age groups. It contributes to the strengthening of regional solidarity relations and the reinforcement of the sense of local belonging. In this respect, the event is also important for the protection of intangible cultural heritage and its transfer between generations. This study aims to determine the motivational factors affecting the participation of local people in the Pavli Fair, which is one of the main stakeholders in the sustainability of the fair. Local people do not only attend such events as visitors; they also stand out as an active element that supports the organization, carries cultural values, creates the social atmosphere, and contributes to the continuity of the fair tradition. The positive attitude and participation willingness of local people are considered decisive for the fair to maintain its vitality in the future. Therefore, understanding the reasons for local participation is of strategic importance for the future of the fair. In this study, the questionnaire technique, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. A structured questionnaire consisting of 26 items was prepared as the data collection tool and applied face-to-face in the festival area. At the beginning of the questionnaire, a screening question was asked to determine whether the participants were local residents, and the research was continued only with eligible participants. During the implementation process, a total of 350 valid questionnaires were collected. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings of the study reveal that participation motivations show significant differences according to socio-demographic characteristics. It was determined that female participants give more importance to family togetherness, socialization, and novelty in festival events. Male participants, on the other hand, consider community pride and local belonging as a stronger source of motivation. As a result, the study shows that the continuation of local participation is important not only for the continuation of the event but also for the survival of traditional fair culture, the strengthening of local identity, and the ensuring of cultural continuity.

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Pavli Panayırı, Trakya bölgesinde yüz yılı aşkın süredir düzenlenmekte olan ve Türkiye’nin geleneksel panayır kültürünü günümüze taşıyan önemli yerel etkinliklerden biridir. Başlangıçta daha çok bölgesel ölçekte tanınan panayır, son yıllarda artan görünürlüğü sayesinde ulusal ve uluslararası ziyaretçilerin de ilgisini çekmeye başlamıştır. Pavli Panayırı’nın dikkat çekici özelliklerinden biri, farklı etnik ve kültürel toplulukların bir arada yaşadığı çok kültürlü bir coğrafyada gerçekleştirilmesidir. Bu durum panayırı yalnızca ticari bir buluşma alanı olmaktan çıkararak sosyal etkileşim, kültürel paylaşım ve toplumsal aidiyetin yeniden üretildiği önemli bir kamusal mekân haline getirmektedir. Panayır kapsamında alışveriş faaliyetleri, eğlence unsurları, geleneksel gösteriler, halk oyunları, yerel müzik performansları ve farklı sosyal buluşmalar bir arada gerçekleşmektedir. Bunun yanında etkinlik, geçmişten bugüne taşınan yerel yaşam pratiklerinin görünür hale geldiği ve farklı kuşakların ortak deneyim yaşadığı sosyal bir buluşma zemini sunmaktadır. Katılımcılar açısından panayır, hem ekonomik hem de kültürel anlamda değer üreten bir paylaşım ortamı niteliği taşımaktadır. Ayrıca yerel üreticiler, esnaf grupları ve farklı yaş kuşakları için buluşma ve etkileşim fırsatı yaratmaktadır. Bölgesel dayanışma ilişkilerinin güçlenmesine ve yerel aidiyet duygusunun pekişmesine de katkı sağlamaktadır. Bu yönüyle etkinlik, somut olmayan kültürel mirasın korunması ve kuşaklar arası aktarımı açısından da önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışma, Pavli Panayırı’nın sürdürülebilirliğinde temel paydaşlardan biri olan yerel halkın panayıra katılımını etkileyen motivasyon unsurlarını belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yerel halk, böylesi etkinliklerde yalnızca ziyaretçi konumunda bulunmamakta; aynı zamanda organizasyona destek veren, kültürel değerleri taşıyan, sosyal atmosferi oluşturan ve panayır geleneğinin devamlılığına katkı sunan aktif bir unsur olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Yerel halkın etkinliğe yönelik olumlu tutumu ve katılım isteği, panayırın gelecekte de canlılığını koruması açısından belirleyici görülmektedir. Bu nedenle yerel halkın katılım nedenlerinin anlaşılması, panayırın geleceği açısından stratejik önem taşımaktadır. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden anket tekniği kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak 26 ifadeden oluşan yapılandırılmış anket formu hazırlanmış ve festival alanında yüz yüze uygulanmıştır. Katılımcıların yerel halktan olup olmadığını belirlemek amacıyla anketin başlangıcında filtreleme sorusu yöneltilmiş ve araştırma yalnızca uygun katılımcılarla sürdürülmüştür. Uygulama süreci boyunca toplam 350 geçerli anket formu elde edilmiştir. Toplanan veriler SPSS programı yardımıyla analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulguları, katılım motivasyonlarının sosyo-demografik özelliklere göre anlamlı farklılıklar gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Kadın katılımcıların aile birlikteliği, sosyalleşme ve etkinlikte yenilik arayışı unsurlarına daha fazla önem verdiği belirlenmiştir. Erkek katılımcılar ise topluluk gururu ve yerel aidiyet boyutunu daha güçlü bir motivasyon kaynağı olarak değerlendirmiştir. Sonuç olarak çalışma, yerel halk katılımının sürdürülmesinin yalnızca etkinliğin devamı açısından değil, geleneksel panayır kültürünün yaşatılması, yerel kimliğin güçlendirilmesi ve kültürel sürekliliğin sağlanması bakımından da önemli olduğunu göstermektedir

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Toylan, N. V. (2026). Motivational Factors of Locals to Attend to the Festivals: The Case of Pavli. Milli Folklor, Cilt: 19 Sayı: 151, 111–123. https://doi.org/10.58242/millifolklor.1664816

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