Sapanca Poetry Evenings conclude with 25 international poets

The 25th International Sapanca Poetry Evenings, organized by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, has concluded in Sakarya, Turkey. The three-day event brought together 25 poets from five different countries.

The program featured a panel titled ‘The Relationship Between Poetry and Philosophy’ at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Adapazarı, where poets Zeynep Arkan, Ali Ayçil, Ali Günvar, and Ercan Yılmaz discussed the connection between literary production and thought.

The event concluded with a closing ceremony at the Sapanca Social Development Center, which included a performance by the City Orchestra. During the ceremony, the participating poets performed their works in various languages. Sapanca Mayor Nihat Arda Şahin noted that the event represents a significant cultural heritage with roots extending back before 2001.