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Berlin Carnival of Cultures Ends
The 26th Berlin Carnival of Cultures, where the cultures of many countries were exhibited, has ended in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, the capital of Germany. At the carnival, which started last Friday, dozens of vehicles and thousands…
Locals Ran to Mark 19 May in Kırıkkale, Türkiye
A public running event was organized in Türkiye's Kırıkkale within the scope of the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrations. Participating citizens gathered in front of the Train Station on Millet Boulevard, where…
Museums Week Discounts at Hagia Sophia and Ephesus in Türkiye
To celebrate Museums Week, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced a 50 percent discount for Turkish citizens at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and the Ephesus Experience Museum. From May 18 to…
Kyrgyz Turks Preserve Culture in Yozgat, Türkiye
Kyrgyz Turks, who migrated from Afghanistan's Pamir Plateau to Türkiye in 1982, continue to maintain their cultural heritage in Yozgat's Yenifakılı district. Resettled in homes built by the Türkiye's Mass Housing…
A 660-Year-Old Mosque in Türkiye Mesmerizes
The Ahi Pasha Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, built on June 20, 1364, mesmerizes visitors with its 660-year history and unique wooden minaret. Commissioned by Ahi Pasha, the mosque is a significant landmark attracting both locals and…
Haidouti Orchestra Lights Up Göbeklitepe with Folk Music
The renowned Haidouti Orchestra from Paris enthralled visitors at Göbeklitepe, a historic site in southeast Türkiye dating back 12,000 years, with lively performances of Urfa Folk Songs. Comprising musicians from…
Hıdırellez and Kakava Festival Celebrated in Edirne
Thousands of locals and tourists gathered in Edirne due to the Romani traditioniol festival Kakava and the Muslim seasonal holiday Hıdırellez. The celebrations, which started yesterday with the lighting of the Kakava fire, continued…
Azerbaijan Holds National Carpet Festival
Azerbaijan held a national Carpet Festival in its capital, Baku, as part of the efforts to introduce its rich cultural heritage to the world. The festival, where carpets by various weaving masters were exhibited, attracted great attention…
Traditional Show Fascinated in Southern East Türkiye
In Yüksekova, a district in Hakkari, Türkiye, a mesmerizing erbane show took place amidst the stunning backdrop of green mountains meeting snowy peaks. As the weather warmed up, the local plains bloomed…
EU to Officially Recognize ‘Döner’ as Turkish
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier faced criticism for bringing 60 kilograms of döner to Türkiye. During his visit, Steinmeier served döner to guests at the summer residence of the German Embassy in Istanbul, Tarabya. This action drew…
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