SLOVENIAN STORY

(TURKEY,ITALY)

Once upon a time in Turkey, there was a leader who wanted to rule the world. He had a great army and one of his bravest soldiers was Deli Dumrul. He was fearless and strong. He had a long black hair and moustache. He had two sons but he was very worried because one of them didn't want to become a soldier.

He only wanted to sing, dance and admire the nature. He was quite the opposite of his brother, who was brave, strong and he always wanted to fight his younger brother. 1

A which from Italy (La Befana), who was visiting her friend in Turkey, heard about the two brothers and how the elder was always annoying the younger. The children didn't know that she was a fairy and witch.

She decided to help the younger brother, who was sensitive. One day she watched the Deli Dumrul's family. Deli was at home, saying goodbye to his sons because he was going in a battle. He came into his older and bravest son's room and said:

''Oh,my son! I'm so proud of you. I know you will be a good soldier someday just like me.''

His son was so happy and said: '' I won't let you down!''

Later he came to his younger son, who was playing the flute. The father was furious when he saw that.

He said:'' You'll never be a soldier!! What shall I do with you?!''

Deli Dumrul was so angry that he broke his flute and threw it away.

The younger son was so sad and lonely. Deli Dumrul’s wife was not happy to see that but she said nothing.

La Befana saw everything and knew that she had to help Deli Dumrul's younger son. She made the plan.

Meanwhile Deli Dumrul went to fight for his sultan.

The Turkish leader started another war and wanted to conquer the world. Many countries feared that Turkish soldiers would come. The Turkish army was moving towards Habsburg border, while they ran into some merchants, who were sitting around a fire. Among them was also Martin Krpan, who was carrying big bags on his horse.

Deli Dumrul, who was the leader of the Turkish army, ordered his soldiers to stop. They wanted to know what goods were in the bags.

Martin Krpan, who was the biggest and the bravest, said: “ We are all travelling around the world to sell some goods, but I have something special for your sultan, but nobody can see my bags except the sultan.”

They did not believe him. He showed Deli Dumrul the letter from Sultan. After long negotiations they let him go and gave him two Turkish soldiers to accompany him.

They took the other goods and merchants for their slaves.

Martin Krpan was riding for few days and finally came to Turkey. Soon after they crossed the border, some robbers attacked them. Two Turkish soldiers were fighting well but robbers were stronger. Martin Krpan was very strong, he was fighting with four men, but two of them grabbed him and he couldn’t move. He thought that was the end. Suddenly a man on the horse came and shouted four words. Krpan did not understand them. Four men ran and never came back.

So that is how Krpan met Nasreddin Hodja. They started talking. Martin Krpan was a simple man but he was also clever and he soon realized that Nasreddin Hodja had an influence on people and he sometimes gave advice to the Sultan. He was very wise man.

Martin Krpan told Nasreddin Hodja about the Turkish army in his country and that

was moving towards Venice. He told him everything about what happened and that he has something for the sultan. Nasreddin Hodja couldn't believe Krpan’s words. Because he was good wise man he gave him a good advice and they decided to do everything that was in their power to bring peace to every country.

TURKISH PART TWO

In fact, Martin was carrying a special gift for the Turkish leader(sultan)’s wife thanks to this special permission. It was a jewellery which was made from valuable stone and had a special design. Naturally, he couldn’t say to Hodja anything at the first time. But now as he relied on Hodja’s sincere, he could say to Hodja the thing he was carrying in his bag. Hodha didn’t believe in his hearings a lot but the

thing he saw was so wonderful that he couldn’t believe in his eyes. After he saw the sultan’s signature, he could believe Martin’s words from now on. He smiled by saying “This beautiful gift will make my sultan happy.”

Deli Dumrul’s little son was so sad because of his livings. He got further away from his home by thinking about why his father didn’t understand him and disrespected his ability, he couldnt be a soldier like his father and wanted to be alone. He came the shadow of a big tree with his broken flute and heart. He

was trying to give his father right but on the other side he knew that he didn’t have to be like his brother. Whatever he lived he wouldn’t leave the music.

La Befana who saw this boy’s sadness felt sorry for him. She thought again she had to help him. It was time to carry out her plan. At first she needed somebody to help her. She knew who could help her. Immediately she sent a message to his best friend in Italy. She wrote him that he had to come to Turkey as soon as possible, she needed his support and if he came he could have fun.

Pinocchio who got the message was so exciting both he would see a new country and he loved dancing and music so much but there was a obstacle. How would he persuade his old father Geppetto? At first he offered him to go there together. But Geppetto refused him because of his senescence. When he saw Pinocchio was so willing he thought preventing him was nonsense and he let him go. Pinocchio danced on air he heard it. Immediately he started to prepare for the travelling.

In the meantime Turkish army came a long way. They came closer Slovenian land and encountered interesting occasion.

Deli Dumrul’s beloved son was attacked by bandits. The man, shepherd Peter, who saw this event intervened in the attack and saved Deli Dumrul’s son. His struggle against the bandits started to be talked in the army.

Deli Dumrul was so curious about this boy. The sultan heard it and ordered to find this hero. When Peter came into the sultan’s presence, the sultan was so happy. He conversed with Peter and was effected by Peter’s personality and courage. He told that he would award him and continue the peace between this two country. He interviewed with

the Slovenian leader and expressed him this hero would keep alive the relationship of the countries. He knew so much that sovereignty of the world could found with affection and respect. Additionally he didn’t forget to invite the scientist and artists to his country.

In the meantime, Pinocchio came Turkey and met his friend, La Befana. They helped the boy improve himself in music. The boy was developing himself quickly. The musics he composed started being talked about. The people were listening them

fondly. But one side of his heart wasn’t happy with his achievements. All in all his achievements would never be appreciated by his father. But nothing wouldn’t prevent his music love.

Pinocchio was so happy with his life. He danced a lot and sang songs. He had a new friend. He was proud of himself. He was supporting his friend that he had to be determined and said “If you dont occupy with the thing you love, you never be happy.” Keloğlan had attended to this happy and beautiful group after he came to see his friend, Deli Dumruls’s son.

The sultan had already ordered his army to come back their country after Peter’s courageousness. Henceforth the peace would continue. The mutual promises was given and the gifts were presented each other. Surely he would get the most beautiful gift when he came back his country.

During the way and travelling deli Dumrul and the sultan evaluated the situation. Both of them believed sincerely that the decisions they made were the most correct decisions. For a moment they mentioned Dumrul’s little son. Dumrul showed humility. He said he could never accept his little son’s thoughts. Indeed he knew he thought wrong but he couldn’t accept this. The sultan said to him “You should encouraged your son

about this occasion. Everybody didn’t have to be a good warrior like you.” Besides he said “After returning the country i will meet the little son and if i like his musics, i can get him to the palace.”