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Part of situation: Yoruk cultural heritage preservation initiatives (2 clusters)

Istanbul hosts Yoruk Week to celebrate Anatolian and Balkan heritage

Yörük culture Istanbul Yoruk Week Balkan heritage Anatolian traditions cultural symposium

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) is hosting ‘Istanbul Yoruk Week’ from October 8 to 11, focusing on the shared cultural heritage of the Balkans and Anatolia. The event aims to preserve and showcase the ancient nomadic Yoruk-Turkmen traditions through various academic and artistic programs.

A central feature is the ‘Yoruk Culture Symposium in Anatolia and the Balkans,’ held at Metrohan, which brings together approximately 30 academics and researchers from Turkey and Balkan nations, including Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Discussions will cover the history, language, literature, and cultural legacy of the Yoruk people.

In addition to academic sessions, the program includes film screenings at Beyoglu Cinema, musical performances by master musicians, and a ‘Yaren Night’ featuring traditional folk music. All events are free to the public.

Entities

Beyoğlu Cinema · Istanbul · Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality · Metrohan

Sources

İstanbul’da Yörük kültürü buluşmasnda Balkanlar ve Anadolu’nun ortak mirası ele alınıyor [www.yenibalkan.com]
İstanbul Yörük Haftası ne zaman, nerede yapılıyor? Yörük Haftası'nda hangi filmler var? 4 gün sürecek tüm etkinlikler ücretsiz [www.karar.com]