Events & Festivals in Turkey

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Rumeli Hisari Concerts Jun/01/2009 – 1 Month

Istanbul, Turkey

Held over the summer in the magnificent Rumeli Hisari fortress, the open-air concerts bring some of Turkey’s best-loved musicians to the stage. Situated on the European side of the city, the fortress was built in 1451 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II & offers stunning views over the Bosphorus & is a great venue in which to listen to Turkish music.

Themes: Music, History

 

International Istanbul Jazz Festival Jul/01/2009 – 1 Month

Istanbul, Turkey

Each year the International Istanbul Jazz Festival treats music lovers to a packed two-week programme of jazz concerts. Taking place in various venues around the city, the festival always attracts large crowds made up of jazz fans from Turkey & beyond. Each year, the festival awards a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to one of the old jazz masters for their contribution to the world of music. Over the years, the festival has welcomed many jazz legends to the stage with past performers including such greats as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Stan Getz, Ornette Coleman & Youssou N’Dour.

Themes: Music

 

Rock n Coke Music Festival Jul/18/2009 – 4 Days

Istanbul, Turkey

Rock’n Coke is a member of the European Festival Association. Every summer, the Hezarfen Airfield is used as a venue for a 4 day chain of concerts, with both national & international performers featured. Although mainly rock-oriented, Rock’n Coke also hosts other music genres. While the main stage is generally reserved for rock & its subgenres, the DJ Arena (now called Burn Stage) is reserved for styles such as house music. In 2005, the festival grounds were large enough to support two stages, a mini-amusement park, two large food areas, a shopping area, several sponsor attractions, 400 outhouses & a large camp site for people with two-day tickets. The total area used by the festival was around 60 acres.

Themes: Music, Entertainment

 

Victory Day (Zafer Bayram) Aug/30/2009

Countrywide, Turkey

Victory Day is a national holiday that is recognised on 30 August & is celebrated throughout the country. Its origins date back to a battle that began on 26 August 1922 when Greek troops invaded Turkey. The invasion was successfully repelled & the battle ended just four days later on 30 August. Although the day has now lost much of its military significance for the younger generations, it is still a day of national pride on which the country’s armed forces lay wreaths at the Ataturk Mausoleum in Istanbul, acknowledging the role Mustafa Kemal Ataturk played in founding the country.

Themes: National History

 

Istanbul Biennial Sep/12/2009 – Nov/8/2009

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul’s main arts festival takes place in a variety of historic buildings & venues across the city. The aim since its foundation in 1987 has been to bring together artists from home & abroad to encourage a free exchange of ideas & inspiration. A showcase for contemporary art, the Istanbul Biennial has attracted leading exhibitors such as the British Turner prize winners Gillian Wearing & Gavin Turk.

Themes: Art & Literature, Exhibitions

 

Ramadan Sep/01/2009 – 1 Month

Countrywide, Turkey

Ramadan is the Muslim festival of fasting & is the most important festival in the Islamic Calendar which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The arrival of the crescent moon in the night sky signals the start of 30 days of fasting during which Muslims don’t eat, drink or smoke during the day, eating all their meals before sunrise & after sunset. Consequently, many of Turkey’s cafes & coffee shops throng with activity each evening during Ramadan as people catch up with one another & the day’s news. Fasting is one of the pillars of the Islamic faith & reminds Muslims of the plight of the poor, sick & needy. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the 30-day fasting period & is a great celebration throughout the Muslim world.

Themes: History, Religion, Culture. Mersin Escort

 

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