07.04.2025 18:11
Ahmet Berksun, who lives in Bursa, puts on his carefully ironed suit every day around noon, polishes his shoes, and goes to the bakery to buy bagels. He fills his basket with 150 bagels and sells them while walking through the city's historic bazaars. What sets Berksun apart from other bagel sellers is his appearance. Ahmet Berksun is known in his community as the "bagel seller in a tie."
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Ahmet Berksun, who retired from the General Directorate of Village Services in 2005 and worked in various jobs, moved from Alanya, Antalya to Bursa 5 years ago and started selling simit.
SELLING SIMIT WHILE WANDERING THROUGH HISTORICAL BAZAARS IN HIS SUIT AND PAINTED SHOES
Originally from Çorum, Berksun wears his carefully ironed suit every day at noon, paints his shoes, and goes to the bakery to get his simit. He sells the 150 simits he fills in his basket while wandering through the historical bazaars of the city. What sets Berksun apart from other simit sellers is his appearance. With his stylish look, he attracts the attention of both the bazaar tradesmen and customers, and he is also appreciated for his warm dialogues and smiling face.
NOT COMPROMISING ON HIS STYLE, WINTER OR SUMMER
Being meticulous about hygiene, Berksun serves the simits he holds with gloves to his customers. He does not compromise on his style and appearance, even in the summer heat, selling simit while wandering through the bazaar in his suit and tie. Aiming to make a difference in the industry regarding hygiene and elegance, Berksun considers the importance he gives to his profession as meeting a societal need.
"EVERYONE ENGAGED IN BAKERY PRODUCTS NEEDS TO DRESS REGULARLY"
Known as the 'bowtie simit seller' in his surroundings, Ahmet Berksun expresses that there is a need for a pioneer in every job, saying, "I thought of pioneering in the simit world. I believe there is a need for this in society. I think cleanliness should be a priority. I believe that not only street simit sellers but also those in simit palaces should wear such proper clothing and treat customers with care. Everyone engaged in bakery products needs to dress regularly," he said.
"I RECOMMEND THEM TO PAY ATTENTION TO HYGIENE"
Ahmet Berksun, who also gives advice to his colleagues, states that those selling simit on the street and working in simit shops should have proper clothing and wear suits while interacting with customers, saying, "I also recommend that they pay attention to hygiene. If I, as a street simit seller, pay attention to these, they need to pay attention as well," he expressed.
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