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Young theater troupes from every region of Türkiye have taken the stage in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, competing for a place in the final of the country’s national youth theater competition.
The semifinals of the Youth Theater Competition, organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, are being held at the Erdem Bayazit Cultural Center.
Each team has qualified through regional rounds and is performing a play it prepared for the contest.
The teams come from different parts of Türkiye, including Mardin, Erzurum, Antalya, Konya, Kutahya, Trabzon and Istanbul.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Yavuz Gurhan, the ministry’s provincial director for Antalya, said the organizers want to help young people connect with the arts and support their creative work.
He said the country’s youth centers give young people a place to discover their talents and develop their skills, and that the ministry was glad to bring together participants from so many different cities in one event.
The final will be held on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Antalya Sports Hall. Gurhan invited theater lovers to attend, adding that the evening will also include a stand-up comedy performance by Eser Yenenler.
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