Osmancık Diamond Rice Culture and Art Festival Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
This year's events held in Çorum met with art lovers through colorful activities and exhibition openings.
Organized by the Osmancık Municipality in Çorum, the Diamond Rice Culture and Art Festival opened its doors with a cortege march, mehter band performance, and an international exhibition opening.
Cortege and Opening Ceremony
Following the cortege march from in front of the District Governorate to the Municipal Square, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung. A mehter performance was presented to the participants at the ceremony area.
International Watercolor Exhibition
The International Watercolor Painting Exhibition, featuring works by artists coming to the district from Turkey and 3 different countries, was opened to the visitors of art lovers. Rice was served to the participants during the opening program.
Protocol and Participants
The opening ceremony was attended by MHP Çorum Deputy Vahit Kayrıcı, Osmancık Mayor Ahmet Gelgör, Dodurga Mayor İsmail Çetinkaya, and numerous citizens.
Festival Schedule
Within the scope of the comprehensive events, rahvan horse races will be held on September 20, and traditional chief pehlivan wrestling matches will be held on September 26.
Closing Concert
The culture and art events will officially come to an end with a concert by Elif Buse Doğan and Ekin Uzunlar to be held on September 27.