# Sivaslılar Day celebrations in Kayseri

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sivasllar-day-celebrations-in-kayseri
> Updated: 2026-08-05T23:04:05.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In late July, the Kayseri Sivaslılar Federation announced the third World Sivaslılar Day, scheduled for 5 August at the Kayseri Millet Bahçesi. Organizers, led by President İsa Gün, highlighted the event’s growth from a local gathering to a nationwide cultural celebration, aiming to surpass the 180,000 attendees recorded the previous year and featuring a performance by singer Ebru Yaşar.

On 5 August, the celebration took place as planned, drawing thousands of participants to the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Millet Bahçesi. The program opened with local artist Muzaffer Elitaş, followed by regional music and traditional dances, before culminating in a concert by Ebru Yaşar. Speeches by İsa Gün and attendance by Kayseri Governor Gökmen Çiçek, Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç, and other officials underscored the city’s support for the Sivas cultural heritage.

The two snapshots together trace the event’s progression from its public announcement and expectations to its actual execution and reception in Kayseri.

## Claims

- World Sivaslılar Day celebration was held in Kayseri on 5 August. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event took place at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Millet Bahçesi. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ebru Yaşar performed at the event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Muzaffer Elitaş performed at the start of the program. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ayaz Aydın performed Sivas‑specific music at the event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A respect ceremony and the Turkish national anthem were observed. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Folk dance performances (zeybek and halay) were presented. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Kayseri Governor Gökmen Çiçek and Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç attended the event. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Kayseri hosts World Sivaslılar Day celebration with Ebru Yaşar performance

Kayseri celebrated World Sivaslılar Day on 5 August with performances by Muzaffer Elitaş, Ayaz Aydın and Ebru Yaşar, speeches by İsa Gün, and attendance by Governor Gökmen Çiçek and Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-hosts-world-sivasllar-day-celebration-with-ebru-yaar-performance

### 2026-07-31: Kayseri to host 3rd Sivaslılar Day celebration with singer Ebru Yaşar

Kayseri will host the 3rd Sivaslılar Day on 5 August at the Millet Bahçesi, featuring singer Ebru Yaşar; President İsa Gün says the event has expanded into a broader cultural and brotherhood movement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-to-host-3rd-sivasllar-day-celebration-with-singer-ebru-yaar

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