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Şanlıurfa Culture Road Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Heritage as a UNESCO City of Music

Şanlıurfa, Turkey — From May 24 to June 1, 2025, the historic city of Şanlıurfa, proudly designated as a UNESCO City of Music, came alive with the vibrant energy of the Culture Road Festival, an important stop in Turkey’s nationwide Culture Road Festival series. Over nine days, nearly one million visitors celebrated the city’s rich musical heritage alongside its deep-rooted cultural traditions, positioning Şanlıurfa as a dynamic cultural hub on the global stage.

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Şanlıurfa Takes the Global Cultural Stage with UNESCO “City of Music” Status

Şanlıurfa, Türkiye — With a history spanning nearly 12,000 years and home to some of the earliest traces of human civilization, Şanlıurfa has taken a major step to elevate its cultural heritage by joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under the title of “City of Music.” İn 2023. The launch ceremony, held on 23 October 2024 at the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, aimed to showcase the city’s rich musical traditions to the international community.

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ŞANLIURFA'S UNIQUE MUSIC WAS CROWNED WITH ONLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Şanlıurfa music is being registered by UNESCO. Under the leadership of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, Şanlıurfa will become 'UNESCO Music City'. On the other hand, the unique music of the city was crowned with a festival.

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Şanlıurfa Folk Songs Gala Night with Symphony Music Gave Unforgettable Moments

Cumhurbaşkanlığı Senfoni Orkestrası’nın seslendirerek farklı bir renge bürüdüğü Şanlıurfa Türküleri Ankaralılara unutulmaz bir gece yaşattı.

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Music Therapy Symposium in Şanlıurfa

The Music Therapy Symposium was held in Şanlıurfa. Şanlıurfa Governor Güngör Azim Tuna participated in the symposium.

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Three Legendary Sound" in one album

Three important names of the Turkish musical have been restored by Sanliurfa lute player Mehmet Bitmez in the recordings of Hafız Sami

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Classical music festival for Göbeklitepe - Sanliurfa

Classical music festival for Göbeklitepe

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Expo 2016 Şanlıurfa Day

EXPO 2016 with the participation of 52 countries for the first time in TURKEY has been unforgettable night for visitors by the invitation of the 'Urfa Sıra Gecesi' program organized by the Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality in Antalya under the name 'Expo 2016 Urfa Day'.

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The İsot (Pepper) Festival at Şanlıurfa with Traditional Sohbet Nights Musical

A big festival is taking place in the capital of music and gastronomy city Şanlıurfa. In the event which is organized in the City Kitchen Museum,

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1st October World Children's Day Concert

The Children's Choir, affiliated to the Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Conservatory Department, consists of children studying at various schools and studying at Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Children's Conservatory.