New Culture and Art Season Dedicated to Sezai Karakoç Started in Esenler
Esenler Municipality opened its new culture and arts season with a ceremony held in memory of poet Sezai Karakoç.
As part of its dedication tradition ongoing since 2016, Esenler Municipality dedicated the 2026-2027 Culture and Arts Season to Sezai Karakoç, a prominent figure in Turkish literature. The opening ceremony, held at the Dr. Kadir Topbaş Culture and Arts Center, was attended by protocol members and guests.
Season Opening Ceremony
Esenler Municipality launched the 2026-2027 Culture and Arts Season in dedication to poet and thinker Sezai Karakoç. The opening program took place at the Esenler Dr. Kadir Topbaş Culture and Arts Center.
AK Party Deputy Chairman and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik and Esenler Mayor Mehmet Tevfik Göksu attended the event.
Program Details
The event began with a recitation of the Holy Quran and continued with a short video screening depicting the life of Sezai Karakoç.
As part of the program, actor Ali Nuri Türkoğlu presented a poetry recital to the guests.
Emphasis on Culture and Arts
In his speech at the ceremony, Ömer Çelik stated that in an era where artificial intelligence and technology come to the forefront, they respond with a civilizational vision.
Stating that the software of a great state is culture and arts, Çelik noted that the line of resistance must be established in philosophy, literature, and cinema.
Investments in Esenler
Esenler Mayor Mehmet Tevfik Göksu shared that when cultural activities first started in the district, there was only a single hall with 250 seats.
Göksu stated that today, a capacity of approximately 13,000 seats has been reached throughout the district and various events will be organized throughout the year.