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The “Marmaris New Year Festival,” launched under the theme “Meeting of Cultures,” has begun in the coastal district of Marmaris, opening a month of concerts, cultural performances, and international showcases.
The event, hosted by Marmaris Municipality, kicked off at 19 Mayis Youth Square with a concert by singer Cagdas Yalcin.
Throughout the evening, crowds gathered in the open-air venue enjoyed folk dance performances staged by Marmaris Volunteers as well as a lively set by DJ Ahmet, creating an atmosphere that the organizers described as a celebration of shared traditions.
Marking the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s founding and the 75th year of Türkiye–Indonesia friendship, a special photography exhibition titled “The Beauty of Indonesia” opened at the Marmaris Culture and Art House.
Curated by Koray Urkmez, the exhibition was prepared in cooperation with the Photography Art Federation of Türkiye (TFSF) and the Indonesian Federation of Photographic Art (FPSI).
With contributions from the Marmaris Photography Friends Association (MARFOD) and the municipality, the display brings together images capturing Indonesia’s cultural richness, natural landscapes and traces of traditional life.
The festival will continue to host artists from various countries, reinforcing its cross-cultural theme.
Among the scheduled performers are Luxembourgish musician Josh Island, the Sarava Italian Jazz Orchestra, the Sound of the City Italian Pop Orchestra, artists from Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, and a Kyrgyz folk dance ensemble.
All performances will take place at 19 Mayis Youth Square, turning the venue into a month-long international stage.
The festival will run until Dec. 31, concluding with celebrations to welcome the new year.
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