An unforgettable night with heroic folk songs and a zeybek performance

The Bornova Municipality Turkish Classical Music Choir gave an unforgettable concert to the people of Bornova with Atatürk’s favorite songs and heroic folk songs. Citizens filled the Ayfer Feray Open-Air Theater, enthusiastically joining both the choir and the soloists.

Under the direction of Conductor Sami Büyüköztekir, the concert began with “Kırmızı Gülün Alı Var” and featured 20 pieces, from “Fikrimin İnce Gülü” to “Hoş Gelişler Ola”, from “Memleketim” to “Şimdi Uzaklardasın”. Both the choir and soloists won great admiration with their performances, while Bornovalılar sang along with passion.

Ömer Eşki: “Atatürk’s favorite works unite us”

Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized that Atatürk’s favorite songs and heroic folk pieces are part of the nation’s collective memory, saying:
“Sharing this feeling with the people of Bornova is a great joy for us. We will continue to bring art and culture to every corner of our district.”

Zeybek performance added depth to the night

The concert, which drew strong interest from Bornova residents, concluded with a zeybek performance. The show, greeted with thunderous applause, added a special meaning to the evening.