Esenler Municipality 2026-2027 Culture and Arts Season Opened
Esenler Municipality launched its new culture and arts season with a program organized in honor of Sezai Karakoç.
The 2026-2027 Culture and Arts Season of Esenler Municipality was opened with a ceremony dedicated to Sezai Karakoç, one of the prominent figures of Turkish literature and intellectual life.
Opening Ceremony of the Season
The opening program, held at the Esenler Dr. Kadir Topbaş Culture and Arts Center, was attended by protocol members, representatives of political parties, and numerous citizens.
The program, which began with a recitation of the Holy Quran, featured a special short video screening detailing the life and intellectual world of Sezai Karakoç.
Statements by Ömer Çelik
Speaking at the program, AK Party Deputy Chairman and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik emphasized the critical importance of culture and art in preserving the values of societies.
Stating that values are being targeted through artificial intelligence and social media, Çelik expressed that states whose software is not based on culture and art cannot be great.
Event Plans
Esenler Mayor Mehmet Tevfik Göksu announced that many events such as film screenings, theater plays, conferences, and excursions will be held in the new season.
Stating that the ideas of Sezai Karakoç will be discussed in Esenler every minute and every hour throughout this year, Göksu wished for the new season to be auspicious.