Istanbul Culture Route Festival Begins
The 20th stop of the Turkey Culture Route Festival, implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has opened its doors in Istanbul.
Istanbul has become the 20th stop of the Turkey Culture Route Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Spanning a wide area from Beyoğlu to Moda, the events will continue until October 4 with concerts and exhibitions.
Scope and Duration of the Festival
Istanbul has become the 20th stop of the Turkey Culture Route Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The events, which started in 2021 as the Beyoğlu Culture Route Festival and are being held for the sixth time this year, began as of yesterday.
Rich Concert and Performing Arts Program
Throughout the festival, many names such as the National Arab Orchestra, Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra, Büşra Kayıkçı, İncesaz, and the Presidential Classical Turkish Music Choir will meet with art lovers. Important performances such as the Stanislavsky Ballet Gala are also included in the program.
Art Galleries and Exhibitions
The Three Painters exhibition, which can be visited at the AKM Gallery, brings together the works of Alaettin Aksoy, Mehmet Güleryüz, and Komet from the Taviloğlu Collection under one roof. The events are spreading to many different points of the city.
Gastronomy and Flavor Routes
The Istanbul Flavor Points selection offers a wide route consisting of century-old restaurants, artisan businesses, bakeries, and fishmongers. This extensive network stretching from Eminönü to Sarıyer integrates the city's culinary heritage into the festival experience.
Evaluations by Minister Ersoy
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy emphasized that Istanbul is a unique city where the past and the present live side by side, stating that they treat the city not just as a festival venue, but as a culture route in its own right.