What’s a Altın Günü" (gold day), exactly? It’s a day for Turkish women to come together, socialize and save some money for when it’s needed. Going to the bank is a relatively new thing in Turkey — people traditionally borrowed and lent money to others in their social circle, which generally consisted of extended family and close friends from school and the neighborhood. So not only is this ritual a way of socializing, but it also serves an important economic function. Let’s learn more about this precious day!