The 60th edition of Turkey's longest running event, the International Bursa Festival, will be held between June 12 and July 7 with the participation of famous artists and groups. The 34th Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition held within the scope of the festival will be held between 2-7. The competition, in which 22 dancers from 800 countries will participate, will provide a folklore feast in 17 districts.
The introductory meeting of the 'International Bursa Festival', which will be held for the 60th time this year by Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) on behalf of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, was held at Çelik Palas Hotel. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Alinur Aktaş, BKSTV President Sadi Etkeser and BKSTV Board of Directors, representatives of sponsor companies and press members attended the introductory meeting of the festival.
“There was a serious longing in the city”
Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Alinur Aktaş wished success to the newly appointed BKSTV President Sadi Etkeser and the members of the board of directors, and thanked all the names who have contributed so far. Stating that the Bursa Festival is a special organization that has been the property of Bursa and identified with the city since 1962, Mayor Alinur Aktaş stated that under the leadership of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality and with the contributions of sponsors, the cultural and artistic life in Bursa has become even more alive. Expressing that cities grow and develop to the extent that culture and art are embraced, kept alive and developed, Mayor Aktaş said that Bursa is a culture and art city besides all its features. Underlining that they are a city that has succeeded in transforming its local values into universal values, Mayor Aktaş said, “One of our values that keeps our city's traditional culture and art enthusiasm alive is our International Bursa Festival. Bursa Festival, which has been held since 1962, continues to grow with each passing day. It was an unforgettable organization. It has been such years that it made a lot of noise in Bursa. Although we sometimes think that it becomes routine, I wholeheartedly believe that the Bursa Festival and the Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition add significant value to the city. This year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of your festival. Last year, we could not hold the Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition. We held the festival on a limited basis within the framework of the pandemic rules. There was a serious longing for this issue in the city as well. Hopefully, this year, our new artists will meet with Bursa Festival fans.”
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Reminding that Bursa is the 2022 Turkish World Cultural Capital, President Alinur Aktaş stated that the festival enthusiasm will grow even more in this context. Explaining that they will host different teams from the Turkish World in Bursa on the same dates, President Aktaş gave information about the activities within the scope of the 12th International Bursa Festival to be held between 7 June and 60 July. Expressing that the 34th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition will be held on July 2-7, President Aktaş said, “22 dancers from 800 countries will participate in our traditional competition. There was also a serious longing for the organization that we could not do for two years. We will spread this competition to 17 districts. In addition, this festival is completely made by BKSTV. I would like to thank everyone who contributed. I would also like to thank the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their support. We are waiting for art lovers to the festival, which we will spend to the fullest after two years of rest. Good luck to our Bursa," he said.
President Aktaş added that a different organization will be launched with the special screening of the Nilüfer Women's Choir at the BKSTV Special Night on July 1st.
“The festival illuminates the city”
BKSTV President Sadi Etkeser also stated that this story, which has been going on from generation to generation for 60 years, will continue to illuminate the city between 12 June and 7 July. Providing information about the details of the music and art festival, Etkeser thanked Fatma Durmaz Yılbirlik, Honorary President of the foundation, and all sponsors, who have supported the non-profit foundation's efforts to increase the quality of culture and art. Etkeser invited art lovers to share the enthusiasm of the festival, where they will collect new memories.
President Aktaş and BKTSV President Etkeser, the main sponsor 'Shooting', supporting and sponsoring the festival, Uludağ Premium, Şahinkaya Schools, Özhan Markets, Beyçelik, Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hayat Hospital, Oyak Renault, Erikli, Karina Hotel, Seva Holding, Durmazlar and thanked Harput Holging.
Tickets for the festival will be available from Wednesday, May 18th, at Biletnial.com, and from Friday, May 27th from Tayyare Cultural Center and Kulturpark Open Air Theater box offices. Ticket prices range from 50 TL to 200 TL.
'60. International Bursa Festival 'program
- Sunday, June 12, 2022 – Fahir Atakoğlu- BBDSO
- Tuesday, June 14, 2022 – Nil Karaibrahimgil
- Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – Barcelona Gibsy Balkan Orchestra
- Friday, June 17, 2022 – Selen Beytekin-Fatih Erkoç-Jazz Orchestra
- Saturday, June 18, 2022 – Mark Eliyahu-Behind the Curtain
- Monday, June 20, 2022 – Hadise
- Wednesday, June 22, 2022 – Sevcan Orhan-Musa Eroğlu
- Friday, June 24, 2022 – Burcu Güneş-Selami Şahin
- Saturday, June 25, 2022 – We Talk Face to Face
- Tuesday, 28 June 2022 – Lazgi 'Dance of the Spirit and Love' show
- Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – Simge Sağın-Mehmet Erdem
- Thursday, June 30, 2022 – Sibel Can
- Friday, July 1, 2022 – Nilüfer Women's Choir 'BKSTV 60th Anniversary Special Night
- 2-7 July 2022 – Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition
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