Culture of Turkey
Women in Türkiye’s Niğde revive Obruk carpet-weaving
In the heart of the Central Anatolia region of Türkiye, a cultural resurgence is underway as women in Niğde's Bor district seek to revive a dormant tradition through a workshop where they meticulously weave the city's hand-made Obruk carpets.
Historic Turkish bath listed on sale for $2 mln
An abandoned historic Ottoman-era Turkish bath in Istanbul's Fatih district has been put up for sale for $2 million.
The Ayakapı Bath, built in 1582 by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, is in danger of collapsing due to neglect.
The bath, which has a unique view of the Golden Horn, has been abandoned to its fate after being turned into private property in 1957.
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Historic military hospital to regain its former glory in Türkiye’s west
Edirne Central Military Hospital, which was used especially for the treatment of wounded soldiers during the Balkan Wars and currently has just one wall standing, will be restored by the Presidency of National Palaces.
Istanbul to host World Symposium on Choral Music
One of the biggest events of the International Federation for Choral Music, hosted by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, will be held in Istanbul from April 25 to 30
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Istanbul Music Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary in June
The 50th Istanbul Music Festival will host over 65 soloists, ensembles and orchestras from Turkey and abroad in 12 different venues for three weeks this year running from June 6 to 24.
Hungarian chef introduces Turkish cuisine to world
Thanks to its geography, Turkey enjoys a rich culinary culture, says a Hungarian chef who is introducing Turkish cuisine to the world with food tours of Istanbul.
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Traditional Turkish shadow theater to be introduced in Europe
In an effort to bring forward the Turkish cultural values, a Turkish foundation in the Netherlands is making an effort to introduce the traditional Anatolian shadow theater, especially for children in Europe.
‘Imaginary World of a Paper Architect’ available online
Istanbul Research Institute's new online exhibition, titled "Imaginary World of A Paper Architect," celebrates architect Nazimî Yaver Yenal, a unique representative of 20th century Turkish architecture.
Turkish cultural center inks deal with NBA team
Turkey's state-run cultural agency Yunus Emre Institute announced on Jan. 29 that it has signed a deal with NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers to promote Turkish culture.
"We are truly honored to sign an agreement with Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs in terms of promoting Turkish culture," Halid Bulut, director of Yunus Emre's Washington D.C. office, said on Twitter.
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Turkish Culture Ministry restoring Istanbul's ancient city walls
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry will restore part of Istanbul's ancient city walls surrounding Topkapı Palace with a budget of 25 million Turkish Liras ($5.1 million), as they have been become a crime scene for illegal activities for many years now.