Nâzım Hikmet: 123 Years Old, Commemorated with Poems and Songs in Şişli!

Nazım Hikmet: The Legendary Poet's 123rd Birthday Event

One of Turkey's most important literary figures Nazim hikmet, will be commemorated with an unforgettable event on his 123rd birthday. This special event, organized in cooperation with Şişli Municipality and Nâzım Hikmet Culture and Art Foundation, will take place on the evening of January 15. Harbiye Cemal Resit Rey Concert HallIn the program prepared with the theme of “Nazım at 123: How beautiful it is to remember you”, Nazım Hikmet's works and poems will come to life again.

Event Program and Participants

Activity, Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan ve Rutkay Aziz, President of the Nazım Hikmet Culture and Art FoundationThe program will be hosted by the famous artist Altan Gördüm The event will start at 20.00:XNUMX and Zeynep Oral, will make the opening speech as a member of the Board of Directors of the Nazım Hikmet Culture and Arts Foundation.

Artists and Performances

The event featured the famous artist we lost last year Genco ErkalNâzım Hikmet's poem "Autobiography" will be listened to in 's voice. Then, Halil Ergun, Tilbe Saran ve Selçuk Yöntem Important names such as will recite various poems of the poet. In addition, Levent Ulgen He will perform the section “Kartallı Kazım” from his work titled “Human Landscapes from My Country”.

To increase the visual and audio richness of the event Mercan Selcuk Dance Group, will interpret Nazım Hikmet's poems with dance and music. At the opening and closing of the night, Tarik AkaneWith the children of Private Stone College Choir will take the stage. The program, artists Erdal Erzincan ve Zuhal OlcayIt will end with the performances of.

The Book “A Poet in Şişli”

Before the event, a statement prepared by Şişli Municipality was made:A Poet in ŞişliThe book titled “The Life of Nazım Hikmet” will also be launched. This work bears the traces of Nazım Hikmet’s life in Şişli, where he spent a significant part of his life. This book, which was brought to life under the leadership of Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan, aims to shed light on Nazım Hikmet’s works and life, and offer readers a different perspective.

Nazım Hikmet and Şişli Relationship

Nazım Hikmet spent a significant portion of his life in Şişli. This region provided an atmosphere that inspired the poet's works. The historical and cultural structure of Şişli contributed greatly to Nazım Hikmet's art and literature. The book examines in depth the social and cultural structure of this period and how it influenced Nazım Hikmet's works.

The Power and Meaning of Poems

Nâzım Hikmet's poems do not only have a literary value; they also exhibit a social and political stance. While he deals with universal themes such as human rights, freedom and justice in his poems, he also establishes a connection with his own period. For this reason, Nâzım Hikmet's works are important both as a literary heritage and as a social memory.

Final Word: The Eternal Legacy of Nazım Hikmet

Nazım Hikmet is considered one of the greatest poets of Turkish literature. His works are an inspirational source not only for literature lovers but also for the whole society. This commemoration event provides a great opportunity to keep his legacy alive and pass it on to future generations. Nazım Hikmet's 123rd birthday event will be the perfect backdrop to celebrate and remember his literary legacy.