25.11.2025 15:11
It is stated that the rosary frequently held by the leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, is a Zaza rosary that carries regional significance. The Zaza rosary is said to represent patience, determination, and stance; when pulled quickly, it signifies anger, while moving it slowly conveys the message of "I am listening." Additionally, it is expressed that throwing back the tassel means rejecting the word.
It is stated that the rosary that MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli has not let go of for years is not an ordinary rosary, but a Zaza rosary. The Zaza rosary is known in the region as a symbol of nobility, patience, and being true to one's word.
In an article published on Oda TV regarding the subject, Hürrem Elmasçı noted in his evaluation of the characteristic features of the rosary that the Zaza rosary carries a unique "language." It is reported that this rosary expresses the owner's state of mind and the message conveyed through their movements.
Some of the meanings attributed to the Zaza rosary are as follows:
- Pulling it quickly indicates that patience is about to overflow.
- Gently rolling it in the hand shows that one is listening to the other party.
- Throwing the tassel back means that the spoken words are not accepted.
- Leaving the imam on the table conveys the message that a fight or tension has ended.
In the evaluation, it is emphasized that the rosary is not just an accessory carried in the hand; "The Zaza rosary is carried in the heart; each bead is a memory and a test of patience," it is stated.