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4/2004 |
10-25
April
Istanbul International Film Festival.
Films from around the world attract more than 2 million visitors to
this annual festival. Special events include screenings of silent
films, midnight showings, discussions by the filmmakers and exhibits.
For information, call the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts.
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4/2004 |
23
April
National Sovereignty Day. Public holiday celebrating
the anniversary of the establishment of the Grand National Assembly of
Turkey.
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5/2004 |
12-15 May
Eurovision Song Contest. Istanbul hosts the 2004 edition of this
nearly 50-year-old contest. Singers from around Europe compete in a
qualification round, followed by a televised concert for 10 finalists.
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5/2004 |
19 May
Youth and Sports Day. Public holiday commemorating Ataturk's arrival
at Samsun at the beginning of Turkey's War of Independence. Ceremonies
and events are also held to encourage Turkish youth to honor their
country and democracy.
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6/2004 |
1-4 Jun
International Istanbul Theater Festival. Around 50 performances of
nearly 20 classic and experimental theater pieces and dance
performances in venues throughout the city. Workshops, symposia and
conferences. For information, contact the Istanbul Foundation for Arts
and Culture.
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7/2004 |
8-18 Jul
International Istanbul Jazz Festival. More than 300 local and
international musicians and 40 bands give concerts of jazz, rock,
blues, reggae, electronica, pop and other musical styles. Various
venues. For information, contact the Istanbul Foundation for Arts and
Culture.
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7/2004 |
1 Jul
International Istanbul Music Festival. Classical music festival
featuring some of the world's finest philharmonic and symphony
orchestras. Performances in various venues throughout the city. For
information, contact the Istanbul Foundation for Arts and Culture.
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8/2004 |
30 Aug
Victory Day. Public holiday commemorating Turkey's victory over
invading forces in 1922.
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10/2004 |
29 Oct
Republic Day. Public holiday commemorating the establishment of the
Turkish Republic in 1923.
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10/2004 |
23-31 Oct
Istanbul Book Fair. This event draws 300 contributors and more than
250,000 visitors annually. Tuyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center,
E-5 Karayolu, Gurpynar Kavsagi, Beylikduzu.
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10/2004 |
23-31 Oct
Istanbul Art Fair. More than 250,000 visitors browse modern and
contemporary paintings and sculpture on display and for sale from
around 65 vendors. Tuyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center, E-5
Karayolu, Gurpynar Kavsagi, Beylikduzu.
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11/2004 |
1-12 Nov
Ramadan. The holy month during which devout Muslims fast (no food,
drink or cigarettes) from dawn to sunset. As soon as the sun goes
down, the breaking of the fast takes place, with most people hurrying
to satisfy their hunger. Concludes 12 Nov
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11/2004 |
14-16 Nov
Seker Bayram. A three-day feast marking the end of Ramadan.
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1/2005 |
1 Jan
New Year's Day. Public holiday.
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1/2005 |
21-24 Jan
Kurban Bayram. One of the most important Islamic holidays, during
which many Muslims sacrifice animals to be shared among family and
friends as a gesture of responsibility to the community. Many stores
and businesses are closed.
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2/2005 |
Throughout February
Concert. The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra performs
primarily in the Lutfi Kirdar Concert Hall, Borusan Center for Culture
and Arts, Istiklal Caddesi No. 421.
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2/2005 |
Early-Mid February
Istanbul Shopping Fest. More than 5,000 organizations collaborate to
offer special discounts and promotions on a range of products
(including leather, jewelry and carpets), as well as cultural
activities and events at stores, malls, hotels, restaurants and
theaters throughout the city.
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2/2005 |
Throughout February
Concert. The Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra gives concerts at
Ataturk Kultur Merkezi (Ataturk Cultural Center), Mete Caddesi, Taksim.
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2/2005 |
Throughout February
Dance. Nightly performances of traditional Turkish music and folk and
belly dancing. Orient House, President Hotel, Tiyatro Caddesi 27,
Bayazit.
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2/2005 |
Throughout February
Performance. The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet perform at the
Ataturk Kultur Merkezi (Ataturk Cultural Center), Mete Caddesi, Taksim.
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2/2005 |
Throughout February
Soccer. Galatasaray SK plays home games at Ali Sami Yen Stadium,
Nasnun Galip Sok 7-9-11.
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2/2005 |
Mid-Late February
Istanbul International Boat Show. Power boats and accessories from
more than 200 exhibitors. Hilton Exhibition and Convention Center,
Cumhuriyet Caddesi (Harbiye).
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