Istanbul’s baskets become a lifeline for older people under COVID-19 curfew
Apr 11 2020 12:36 Gmt+3
Last Updated On: Apr 11 2020 12:43 Gmt+3
Istanbul’s tradition of dangling baskets from windows to collect groceries has become a lifeline for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Jenna Scatena writing in Conde Nast Traveler.
Scatena first learned about about the custom when she was accidentally hit on the head by a basket dangled on the end of long rope by an elderly lady from an upper storey window. A grocery store clerk nudged her aside and placed groceries in the basket, before the lady hoisted it back up.
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