Yörük Migration, which fascinates tourists in Antalya

Alanya International Tourism and Art Festival, which was held for the 21st time this year, started with the Yörük Migration. In the festival, which will last for 3 days and hosted a delegation of 300 people from 16 countries, the group of Yörük Migration in local clothes created colorful images, while foreign tourists in the district watched the cortege with admiration. The Hadise concert held on the evening of the first day of the festival excited thousands of people.
The 21st Alanya International Tourism and Art Festival, which will last for 3 days with the theme of 'Turkic Republics in the 100th Anniversary of our Republic' this year, started on Friday, June 2 at 17.30 with the Yörük Migration and the cortege.
District Governor Fatih Ürkmezer, Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yücel, Turkish States Parliamentary Assembly General Secretary Mehmet Süreyya Er, Turkish Culture and Heritage Foundation President Günay Efendiyeva, Turkish States Organization Deputy Secretary General Ömer Kocaman and foreign associations also attended. There were many traditional and cultural elements unique to Alanya. Those who participated in their local clothes on camels and horses, and groups from Turkish states and sister cities in some countries, marched in their unique clothes. Immigration started in front of the Atatürk Monument and continued to Bostancıpınarı Street and then to İskele Street.

Tourists watched with admiration

While thousands of citizens participated in the Yörük Migration, the tourists in the district watched the cortege with colorful images with admiration. After the cortege that ended in Selale Square, Izmir State Turkish World Dance and Music Ensemble sang local folk songs and melodies. Again, the Turkic Republics Otağları Exhibition and stands, which were set up close to the area, hosted the guests.

"We are fighting to protect, live and keep our values that make us who we are"
Alanya Mayor Adem Murat Yücel said that the people of Alanya are waiting for the festival with longing. "Although Alanya stands out with tourism, it is also a prominent place with agriculture. This is a place where many civilizations and cultures live. We fight to protect, live and keep our values that make us who we are. We wish to make Alanya a full festival for 3 days. Alanya is one of the most peaceful, happy and safest cities in the world. It is a tourism region where both our citizens from Alanya and foreign residents live. People from 127 countries live here. We host 4.5 million tourists and they also participate in this festival. We combine the values that make us who we are with their cultures. That's why we are very happy as local people."

Hadise excited thousands of people
On the evening of the first day of the festival, musician Arslanbek Sultanbekov and famous singer Hadise gave a concert. Hadise, who sang her moving music with visual effects, excited thousands of people in the field and made them have an unforgettable evening.
The festival will end on Sunday, June 4th.