Children Took the Stage with Songs by Barış Manço and Cem Karaca

The unforgettable songs of two legendary figures of Turkish music, Barış Manço and Cem Karaca, were performed by children receiving music education and their instructors at a concert organized by Bornova Municipality. As residents of Bornova enthusiastically sang along, the young performers and their families enjoyed truly unforgettable moments. Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized the great importance they place on children growing up with art.

The Bornova Municipality Altındağ Atatürk Cultural Center – Civil Society Organizations Campus, Yıldız Kenter Stage, hosted a meaningful and lively concert. At the event, works by Barış Manço and Cem Karaca, two unforgettable names in Turkish music, were performed by children receiving music education through the Bornova Municipality Hobby and Skills Development Courses, together with their instructors.

A Full Hall and High Spirits

The songs of the two legendary artists, etched in collective memory, were successfully interpreted by the young musicians on stage. As the hall filled with Bornova residents singing along with enthusiasm, the music-filled moments created an unforgettable mid-term holiday memory for the audience.

The children, who gained valuable stage experience through both their instruments and vocal performances, were filled with excitement, while their families proudly witnessed these special moments.

Mayor Eşki: “We Attach Great Importance to Our Children Growing Up with Art”

Commenting on the event, Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki said:
“Barış Manço and Cem Karaca are artists who hold a very special place in this country’s collective memory. We attach great importance to our children growing up with art and self-confidence by getting to know these values. In Bornova, we will continue to create spaces where every child can discover their talent and express themselves.”