The Istanbul Film Festival is Turkey’s largest, most well-established and most prominent film event, having exhibited a total of 3,250 Istanbul films, featuring 103 country movies and attracting a total of 3,150,000 people over the past 30 years. It is Read More
The annual Camel Wrestling Festival in Selcuk, Turkey, takes place in January every year. Two (male) bulls are gathered together in the neighbourhood with a female camel. The camels are fighting over the woman, straining on each other to drive Read More
The vivid and lively tradition in Turkish society is still in Nevruz, recognised in Anatolia by other names such as Sultani Nevruz, Nevruz Sultan, Mart Dokuzu and Mart Bozumu. Nevruz meaning New Day, which is the first day of the Read More
After a three suspension due to renovations and the coronavirus pandemic, Turks famous Ephesus Opera and Ballet Festival opens its doors again for art-lovers. From 24 August to 3 September the ancient theatre hosts the fourth Ephesus international Opera & Read More
Every year on August 30th, Turkey celebrates Victory Day, which is a national holiday. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus observes it as well. Turkey Victory Day is a national holiday and a public holiday. For the general public, it Read More
What is Mesir Paste? Mesir is a traditional Turkish dessert with medicinal properties. Manisa Mesir Macunu was first made as a medicine during the Ottoman Empire, but it later became a popular feature of Manisa’s local festivities. Earlier versions of Read More
Akbank Jazz Festival, which has been supporting the development of Turkish jazz for the past 30 years, has created an archival job to track and memorialize the current state of Turkish jazz without ever decelerating in this period of global Read More
At Fuar Izmir, Turkey’s largest and most modern fair complex, Marble Izmir fair will greet many exhibitor organizations and industry experts from Turkey and other countries. Turkey’s marble reserves account for 33% of the world’s total marble reserves, and the Read More
Istanbul is a never-sleeping city. And when there are festivals going on, it becomes even more bustling. Istanbul has something for everyone, and festivals are available for those who enjoy dancing, watching stage plays, or trying new foods. Moving ahead, Read More
The 18th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival, which has made significant progress in integrating Turkish and international gastronomy, will bring international delicacies to Istanbul. Istanbul Kitchen Days, which was awarded the designation of “Continental” by the World Chefs Association (WACS) two Read More