Turkish and Greek songs resound in Edirne
Organized by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism at the Deveci Han Cultural Center, the event began with the opening of the photo exhibition "From Thasos to Saros: Maritime Tourism".
Visitors explored the exhibit showcasing the natural and cultural richness of the Saros Gulf and Thasos Island.
The festivities continued in the courtyard of the cultural center, where the Minimax Band Orchestra from Greece performed.
Later, Dr. Evrim Kaşıkçı, a musician and academic from Trakya University, and Nikos Grammatidis, a Greek musician, took the stage together. Dr. Kaşıkçı played the accordion, while Grammatidis played the bouzouki, performing a repertoire of Turkish and Greek songs.
Kemal Soytürk, Edirne’s Director of Culture and Tourism, expressed his satisfaction with the event, stating:
"We concluded Tourism Week with a beautiful program appealing both to the eye and the ear. This event once again highlighted Edirne’s cultural richness and its commitment to the arts. Through the exhibition and the colorful concert, we aimed to showcase international tourism cooperation and reflect our city's wealth of heritage. I thank all stakeholders who contributed to these activities."
Among the attendees were Aris Radiopoulos, the Consul of Greece in Edirne, Bülent Bacıoğlu, President of the Edirne Promotion and Tourism Association, and many art enthusiasts.
Photo: AA
