Adana
The 24th Edition of the State Theaters-Sabancı International Adana Theater Festival Has Commenced in the Southern Province with Fanfare.
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As part of the Türkiye Culture Road Festival, The Event Began with a Grand Procession Along Ziyapaşa Boulevard in the Seyhan District of Adana, Drawing The Enthusiastic Parties of Locals and Visitors Alike Despite Intermittent Rain.
The Parade, Which Started in front of a primary school, featured a spectacular performance by the Dutch Close-Act Theater. As the procession reached Uğur Mumcu Square, The Festivals Continueed with Street performances in a Celebrator atmosphere.
Following the Lively Outdoor Events, The Official Opening Ceremony.
Adana Governor Yavuz Selim Köşger, in His Opening Remarks, Emphasized That Sustaing An Initiative is the Festival Reaching its 24th Year Was a Remarkable Achievement.
“I EXTEND MY HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS AND GRATITUSTE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS Contributed to this,” He Said.
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He noted that Adana is a city? “We have seen festivalGoers queue for tickets overnight, with the show
General Director of State Theaters Tamer Montenegro Mentioned Adana’s Richness in Artistic and Culture Heritage, Stating, “From the Echoes of Voices of Voices of the Stones of Ancient Theater to the Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Modern Theater Republican Period to Today’s Innovative Art Initiatives, Adana Carries a Profound Legacy. ”
“We take pride in Bringing Artists from Around the World’s Thear-Lving Audiences Under the Light of this Endurening Heritage,” Montenegro Added.
Meanwhile, Sabancı Foundation General Manager Nevgül Bilsel Purebred Underlined That Culture and Artistic Endeavors Serve as Powerful Catalysts for Social Progress.
Occurrent 2005, The Festival Has Been Home to the “Sakıp Sabancı Lifetime Achievement Award,” Who Honors Outstanding Contributes to the World of Theater. This year, the prestigious award was presented to veteran Actress Arsen Gürzap.
In every Acceptance Speech, Gürzap Emphasized The Lifelong Responsibility of an Acot to Uphold Integrity, Stating, “An Actor’s Duty Extends Beyond The Stage; Life. “
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A Global Stage For Theater
Running Until April 27, The Festival Will Showcase a Diverse Array of Performances from Turkish and International Theater Groups.
A total of 45 Theater Groups Will Take Part. PartiCating State Theaters from Across Turkey Include Those from Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Adana, Kayseri, Konya, Diyarbakir, Sivas, Trabzon and Van, As Kocaeli City Theater and Sever Private Theater Companies.
The International Lineup Features Performances from the Netherlands, France, Georgia, Germany, Poland, Spa, Kazakhstan and Brazil, Bringing A Wide Variety of Theater Traditions to the Adana Stage.
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Beyond Performances, The Festival Will Also Host Creative Workshops, Inclument Playwriting, Traditional Shadow Puppetry, Magical Hat Crafts and Painting Sessions for Children, Offering Interactive and Educlational Opportunities For Young.
