Su gibi git, su gibi gel

Go like water, come like water

Pouring water behind a person leaving and wishing for their happy return is one of the many Turkish phrases that has become a tradition in Turkey.  It is commonly practiced, still to date, by many. When someone you love leaves for a trip, regardless of the time they will be away, a family member or another person who wishes them well pours a pitcher of water on the street behind the vehicle as it is leaving to take them on this journey. The belief behind this practice is that you are wishing for a journey that is as smooth as the flow of water. In essence, you are wishing them a smooth, happy, and healthy trip, going as smooth as the flow of water, and coming back as smooth as the flow of water.   

This morning, we were pouring water behind the vans of the Adolescence Community traveling for their camping trip. We wish them all a smooth, wonderful, happy, and healthy trip and look forward to seeing them back soon. 

Watch our social media for photos and updates on their trip. Those of you with children growing up at Wheaton Montessori School, please join us for Parent Discovery Nights and seminar (classroom) observations to learn more about this unique program for 7th-9th grade students.

We would love to expand our knowledge about any common cultural practices you may want to share with us. Send our office an email [email protected].  We love to keep learning, just like our students.