Mersin Residents Enjoyed Days Filled with the Metropolitan Municipality’s Art Events Throughout the Summer
The Mersin Metropolitan Municipality continues its efforts to offer citizens a city where art is an integral part of daily life by enriching its cultural heritage.
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The Metropolitan Municipality, which hosts a variety of cultural events, presented the play “Angara Gazinosu,” organized by the Ankara Ekin Theater, to audiences during the most beautiful days of summer evenings. Setting out with a massive cast of 25, the troupe performed the musical cabaret this time in the districts of Toroslar, Erdemli, and Silifke in Mersin.
From “Huysuz Virjin” to Zeki Müren, the play—which featured a wide range of songs, from Ankara folk tunes to arabesque and Turkish Art Music, all performed live by an orchestra—told the story of the changes brought about by shifting social, political, and cultural erosion in the entertainment and music industries, offering the audience an unforgettable evening. Alternating between emotional moments and bursts of laughter, the show received rave reviews from the audience. Audience members, who said they were transported back to cherished days of the past by the nostalgic songs, followed the show with great enjoyment and interest.
Güvenç: “We’re here with the audience on a beautiful summer evening”
Speaking at the performance held in Silifke, Faruk Güvenç, founder and Artistic Director of Ankara Ekin Theater, said, “We’re together again on a beautiful summer evening. We’d like to thank our dear Mayor, Vahap Seçer, for organizing this event.” Speaking about the play, Güvenç said, “As you know, just like everything else in our country, our entertainment culture has also eroded. We’re offering a humorous critique of our entertainment culture, which has evolved from the Maksim Cabaret era to today’s ‘spoon dance’ culture. With our live music and orchestra, we both entertain our audience and encourage them to reflect,” he said.
The audience enjoyed every moment of the summer
Sude Naz Mucuk, who said she watched a very enjoyable play, remarked, “They’re sharing with us the entertaining yet thought-provoking ideas of art. Thank you to Mayor Vahap,” adding that everyone should see the play.
Veysel Çetinkaya, who moved to Silifke a year ago, said, “I participate in the activities here; they’re held constantly. We thank our mayors; they bring us peace of mind in this hot weather and during our difficult times. “They’re providing us with a special boost during these times of economic hardship, and the fact that it’s free gives us morale and motivation. These are the kinds of beauties we can’t find even if we look for them. May our Mayor Vahap Seçer always be with us—we look forward to more of this,” he said.
