Call for Orhan Kemal's House in Cibali to Be Converted into a Museum
Master figure of Turkish literature Orhan Kemal was commemorated in front of the Cibali house named after him, with calls for the building to be turned into a museum.
Master writer of Turkish literature Orhan Kemal was commemorated on his birthday in front of the house where he lived in Cibali, located at the beginning of the street named after him, with a call made to convert the put-up-for-sale building into a museum.
Commemoration in Front of the House in Cibali
Orhan Kemal, one of the legendary names of Turkish literature, was commemorated on his birthday with a ceremony held in front of the house in Cibali where he lived for many years and on the street named after him.
Call for It to Be Made a Museum
During the commemoration event organized by the Writers Syndicate of Turkey, it was emphasized that the house, which was put up for sale for eleven million Turkish Liras, should definitely be purchased and turned into a museum.
The Address Where His Works Were Produced
Tahir Şirkan from the syndicate administration stated that the author spent twelve to thirteen years of his life in this house and penned more than thirty of the most magnificent works of Turkish literature in this residence.
Tram Stop Request
Tahir Şirkan made a call to the authorities, requesting that the name of the Cibali Tram Stop be changed to the Cibali Orhan Kemal Stop.
New Documentary Project
Prepared to keep Orhan Kemal's memory alive and directed by Mehmet Geyik, the documentary project titled The Writer of Hope in Cibali: Orhan Kemal was also shared with the public.