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Culture is a concept that is fed by many different elements and strengthened with the historical process; In this process, the values of the society emerge as a reflection of the culture. In this respect, culture is a whole with the values that form it, and these values are called cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, which is divided into tangible and intangible, provides information about societies. Tangible and intangible cultural heritage elements are important cultural pieces that show the common identity of the society. Cultural heritage elements are important for the recognition of society in terms of cultural, environmental and social aspects. Thanks to these elements, the society recognizes and researches its identity. In addition, cultural heritage has a connection with the economy. Due to its features such as contributing to local development and employment, its economic contribution can also be mentioned. In line with these characteristics, it should be transmitted from generation to generation and protected. The values that have been preserved can be passed on to future generations. The society has great responsibilities in the protection of cultural heritage. When the cultural characteristics that make up the society are examined, it is seen that different cultures create the mosaic of the society. Thus, cultural diversity occurs and cultural heritage elements differ. An important element that feeds the cultural heritage is the cultural differences of the societies. One of the rich cultures where cultural characteristics are tried to be kept alive is the Pomaks. The Pomak culture, which has a rich accumulation as a result of its traditions, customs, beliefs, various rituals, clothing elements, language and literary work features, and culinary culture, has been chosen as the research sub-ject. While it is important to preserve and transmit the elements that distinguish a society from the others to future generations, bringing together the cultural patterns of societies that have unique cultural identity elements such as Pomaks in writing constitutes the prerequisite for the transmission of cultural heritage. In order to analyze the research question produced based on this approach, a qualitative design approach with an interpretative perspective was adopted for the discovery of Pomak socio-cultural patterns. The most important feature of the qualitative design approach is that it has the content of researching a subject in detail and in depth. In this context, thanks to the qualitative design approach used in the research, the subject has been researched in depth and more detailed information about socio-cultural characteristics has been obtained. The sample of the research consists of people who have Pomak culture. The aim of the research is to determine the socio-cultural elements of the Pomak culture. In line with the stated purpose, a semi-structured interview form was prepared. Data were collected by in-depth interview technique using a semi-structured interview form. Based on the data analyzed by descriptive analysis, the dimensions of Pomak cultural heritage are discussed under six headings. Pomak cultural heritage dimensions have been named at various stages; traditions, literary elements, belief elements, culinary culture, clothing elements and handicrafts were named and their dimension contents were evaluated. As a result of the research, it has been determined that Pomaks have their own cultural accumulations with their cultural characteristics and they are trying to keep them alive today.

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