Program announced for the Historic Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival
The full program for the Historic Seçek Oil Wrestling and Cultural Festival has been officially announced. Organized by the Seçek Minority Education and Culture Association, the three-day event will take place from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Mehrikoz football field.
📅 Event Schedule:
🗓️ Friday, August 1
12:00 – Mevlid-i Şerif (Religious prayer service)
13:00 – Friday Prayer
14:30 – Traditional meal offered by 2025 Seçek Ağa Ali Koç
18:00 – Börek (pastry) competition
20:00 – Tea Night
🗓️ Saturday, August 2
12:00 – Ceremonial entrance of Ağa Ali Koç into the wrestling arena (Er Meydanı)
14:00 – Mehmet Hilmi Cross-Country Race
15:00 – Tug-of-War competition
16:00 – Sack race
18:00 – “Rafadan Tayfa” children’s theater performance
20:00 – Concert by BestarBand
21:00 – Concert by Elif Buse Doğan
🗓️ Sunday, August 3
12:00 – Reception of official guests and dignitaries
13:00 – Official speeches
14:00 – Folk dance performances
15:00 – Seçek Oil Wrestling matches at the traditional Er Meydanı
18:00 – Medal ceremony
