Founder Actor of Kocaeli City Theatres Şafak Karali Commemorated

A commemoration ceremony took place at the Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center for Şafak Karali, who was in the founding staff of Kocaeli City Theatres in 1997 and also acted in TV series such as "Avrupa Yakası" and "Karadayı" as well as the film "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia".

The ceremony held at the Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center (SDKM) for Şafak Karali, who was among the founding staff of Kocaeli City Theatres, was attended by former Deputy Minister of Interior Münir Karaloğlu, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın, founding actors of the theatre Barış Falay and Engin Benli, as well as Karali’s family, relatives, and artist friends.

Speaking at the ceremony, actor Engin Benli stated that they shared the same stage with Karali, sharing memories from a hospital visit and his artist friend's contributions to the theatre. Barış Falay, one of the founding actors of Kocaeli City Theatres, recounted their friendship dating back to their university years and stated that they would keep Karali’s memory alive.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın also pointed out the values Karali added to the city and the country during his speech at the ceremony and expressed his condolences to his relatives. It was reported that Karali's funeral will be buried at the City Cemetery following the funeral prayer to be performed at Akşemsettin Mosque after the noon prayer.