Vibrant tapestries reflecting Turkiye’s rich culture will captivate audiences at the Turkiye Cultural Route Festival, which will be held throughout the remainder of 2024.
The Turkiye Cultural Route Festival, an eight-month long cultural and artistic marathon, is scheduled to kick off with the Orange Blossom Carnival in Adana from April 13th to 21st. Afterwards, the Cultural Route Festival will be held in Sanliurfa from May 25th to 21st. June 2. Bursa from June 1st to 9th. Samsung from June 8th to 16th. Trabzon: from June 22nd to 30th. The van runs from June 29th to July 7th. Nevsehir: from August 3rd to 11th. Erzurum from August 17th to 25th, Canakkale from August 31st to September 8th.
From September 14th to 22nd, Gaziantep will host the Turkiye Cultural Road Festival, the Gaziantep International Gastronomic Festival, also known as Gastroantep.
The Ankara performances of the Turkiye Cultural Route Festival and the new addition to the calendar, the Konya Mysterious Music Festival, both begin on September 21st and end on September 29th.
The festival will be held in Istanbul from September 28th to October 6th, in Diyarbakir from October 12th to 20th, in Izmir from October 26th to November 3rd, and in Antalya from November 2nd to 10th. be done.
As in previous years, the Turkiye Cultural Route Festival will once again feature prominent figures.
One of the stars of this year’s festival is Pablo Picasso. In 2023, 50 different exhibitions were held in Europe and America to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso, one of the most prominent artists of the 20th century. Culture His Route 2024 As part of His Festival, a stunning Picasso exhibition featuring over 80 original works will be the main highlight of his three-month festival, which will bring art lovers together in several cities.
Another master hosted at the festival is Sebastian Salgado. The legendary name in documentary photography and photojournalism will amaze everyone for three months in the beautiful surroundings of Tophane i Amire with the “Genesis Project”, which pays homage to nature.
The digital installation “HOLOFLUX” by Güvens Ozer, a Turkish architect and artist known for his successful works, is a standout work of the festival. Holoflux, which also took place at California’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last year, offers art lovers artistic installations in public and architectural experiential spaces.
“Frida Kahlo, the Life of an Icon” is another ambitious exhibition in the festival program. This allows visitors to trace the deep artistic imprint of Frida Kahlo, one of the most memorable names in 20th century art in Mexico and the world.
The digital exhibition “From Sketch to Pixel Digital Art” “Anatolia Edition” is also an important project to encourage young talents. Through this initiative, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism supports the creative process of up-and-coming digital artists and promotes them nationally and globally.
The artwork created by internationally acclaimed artist Refik Anadolu especially for the Culture Route Festival is definitely worth a look.
“Ataturk on the Cultural Highway”
Atatürk, created using artificial intelligence algorithms, will also be featured at the festival. The work features notable architectural monuments from his 16 cities on the festival route, as symbols of Turkiye’s rich history and culture. The major buildings of these cities visited by Atatürk will be brought to life using AI-powered digital art.
International partnerships bring artists from around the world to perform at the festival. The Deutsches Symphony Orchestra Berlin, Estonian orchestra and choir, Chinese performing artists and many other international surprise groups and orchestras will perform in Turkiye.
Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti, one of the most celebrated figures in jazz music, joins the Presidential Symphony Orchestra to provide art lovers with a spectacular concert.
The sold-out event and performances from the ministry’s arts units will be presented to arts lovers in the festival city, as well as performances staged for the first time as part of the festival. An example is the opera “Shamelan” (Shamaran), performed by the Turkish National Opera and Ballet Company, based on a famous Anatolian myth.
Performances specifically prepared for the festival city based on historical, cultural and mythological stories will also be presented throughout the festival route.
The Arts Directorate’s orchestras, choirs and ensembles, including the Presidential Symphony Orchestra, use music and dance to bring the universal language of the arts to the stage.
Ancient cities, squares and public spaces will be enlivened with events that will appeal to all strata of society. Local and world-renowned artists shaped by the richness of these regions come together on the same platform.
The Turkiye Cultural Route Festival is also a great opportunity for Turkish cuisine to shine.
New logo, single name
The festival has expanded over the years and has been named after the cities, districts and emblematic buildings in which it is held, but from now on it will be known as the “Turkiye Cultural Route Festival”, with a single system that ensures strong institutionalization. logo will be attached. The new logo for the Turkiye Cultural Road Festival, which celebrates all aspects of Turkish culture and art, features his seven different colors reflecting his seven regions of Turkiye.
More information about the festival can be found at kulturyolufestivali.com. This site has been updated with an English option. Festival calendars and events are published daily and hourly for art lovers.
In addition, a “Children’s Village” will be set up in Merkez Park for nine days, with colorful activities, workshops, stage shows, theaters, playgrounds and many other events. Stage plays featuring cartoon characters familiar to children from television, fair tents, themed play areas, and activity tents offering art training in music, drama, dance, ballet, painting, and more will entertain children during the festival. It will be held in the village of
