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The Zembilli series, which began this season on atv, has been well-received by viewers. In the production, which tells the story of events in the village of Zembilli, some may wonder what 'zembilli', which gives the series its name, means.
First, it is necessary to explain the 'zembil'. A zembil is a type of basket with a handle, made from materials such as reeds or rushes. A zembil is generally an item that people use when they go shopping at the market.
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The zembil also has a symbolic value for oil wrestling.
Wrestlers who use a zembil to carry their belongings announce their retirement with the zembil. A wrestler who leaves active wrestling life would either hang their zembil on a nail or leave it in the wrestling arena. This action is a symbolic way of declaring that they will no longer wrestle.
Today, it is still used as a term to express that a wrestler has retired.
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When we come to the Zembilli series, it is no coincidence that this name was given to the village.
Oil wrestling competitions are frequently held in the village of Zembilli. Zembilli means 'the one who has a zembil'.
Zembilli is a name given to show that this is a village famous for its wrestlers. The 'zembilli' here refers to the wrestlers.
News Source : 12punto
