Çatalhöyük Poetry and Art Event Held in İçeri Çumra
During the cultural program held in İçeri Çumra, poems were read, folk songs were sung, and the life of politician Rakım Çumralı was presented.
The Çatalhöyük Poetry and Art Event was organized in İçeri Çumra with the aim of spreading Çumra's cultural and artistic life to towns and villages.
Opening of the Program and Prayers
The event, held in İçeri Çumra with the participation of art lovers and local residents, came to life thanks to the contribution of Cooperative President Mehmet Seyit Dağ, who allocated the venue.
The program began in a spiritual atmosphere with the commemoration of all martyrs from İçeri Çumra and Çumra, accompanied by prayers.
Protocol and Welcome Speeches
Sadık Gökce, President of the Çumra Culture and Art Community, delivered the opening speech of the event, sharing the community's goals.
Prof. Dr. Mevlüt Mülayim, a native of İçeri Çumra, also addressed the participants with a welcome speech, touching upon the significance of this gathering.
Musical Performances and Folk Dances
Taking the stage in the musical segment, Çumra-born artist Talat Sefa Karasu provided enjoyable moments for the audience by performing three folk songs.
Yunus Emre Küçük and Dilek Karataş added color to the program with their performances of traditional folk dances.
Poetry Recital Section
In the poetry section of the evening, Ahmet Gök, Anuş Gökce, Selahattin Güzel, Ravza Nur İde, Halime Doğru, Dilek Karataş, and Yunus Emre Küçük took the stage.
The artists shared meaningful poems they selected with the participants who filled the hall, providing moments full of literature.
An Evening Continuing with Folk Songs
In the later hours of the program, Mehmet Ali Tosun, Yavuz Yaman, İsmail Mavil, Naci Şen, Adem Kulak, and Osman Saçan took the stage.
The folk songs performed by these valuable artists added a distinct flavor to the night and won the appreciation of the audience.
Presentation on Rakım Çumralı
The event also addressed the life and works of İçeri Çumra-born politician Rakım Çumralı.
Sedat Ulupınarlı presented the special segment prepared about Rakım Çumralı to the attendees.
Future Goals and Closing
Sadık Gökce, President of the Çumra Culture and Art Community, emphasized that they aim to spread cultural and artistic activities not only in the district center but also in the villages.
Prepared and presented by Elife Mısral, the Çatalhöyük Poetry and Art Event left the participants with an unforgettable night.