Galataport Istanbul is preparing to host its guests with a special program for the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
In addition to the two concerts to be performed by the Doğuş Children’s Symphony Orchestra (DÇSO) specially on October 29, Borusan Kocabıyık Foundation’s “Face of the Republic” exhibition focusing on the cultural transformation in the Early Republic Period and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s ride on the Bandırma Ferry The Atatürk statue, signed by Alper Çınar, produced by ASAŞSANAT, exhibited at this point, will meet the guests of Galataport Istanbul. Galataport Istanbul will be one of the points where the navy parade and drone visual shows that will take place on the Bosphorus on October 29 within the framework of the 100th anniversary celebrations can be closely watched.
GALATAPORT ISTANBUL is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic with a program including special art events. In this context, firstly, on October 29, Prof., one of the most established social responsibility platforms of Doğuş Group. Doğuş Children’s Symphony Orchestra (DÇSO), conducted by Rengim Gökmen, will give guests an enthusiastic Republic Day celebration with two free concerts at 14.00 and 17.00. As part of the 100th anniversary events, the “Face of the Republic” exhibition organized by Borusan Kocabıyık Foundation, which can be visited free of charge at O2 Block starting from November 1, will be open to visitors until March 3, 2024. The 5.5-meter Atatürk statue, signed by sculptor Alper Çınar and produced by ASAŞSANAT, exhibited in front of the Parcel Post Office, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk boarded the Bandırma Ferry, will also meet the guests. Galataport Istanbul will be one of the points where the navy parade and drone visual displays that will take place on the Bosphorus on October 29 within the framework of the 100th anniversary celebrations can be closely watched.
“We will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic with enthusiasm in our port where Atatürk took the first step on his great journey.”
Mehmet Bali, Galataport Istanbul Deputy General Manager Responsible for Marketing and Communication, said the following about the 100th anniversary events that they will host as Galataport Istanbul: “This 29 October, where we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic and the second anniversary of Galataport Istanbul, is of particular importance for us. carrying. Located in one of the most historically rich regions of Istanbul, Galataport Istanbul is the point where Atatürk set out to board the Bandırma Ferry on the road to the Republic. As Galataport Istanbul, we have planned a very special program in this important year in which we combine the historical and cultural richness of the region with our mission of art in public spaces. “We would like to thank the valuable institutions that cooperate with us, all our artists and our guests who will share this enthusiasm with us in this program that will start with our Republic Day on October 29 and spread over the coming months.”
Magnificent concert from Doğuş Children’s Symphony Orchestra
Continuing Doğuş Group’s “A Good Future for Children from Doğuş” efforts, Doğuş Children’s Symphony Orchestra (DÇSO) will meet music lovers with special concerts that will be held free of charge at Galataport Istanbul on October 29, which has now become a tradition. Prof. Dr. DÇSO, under the direction of Rengim Gökmen, will perform with Ankara State Opera and Ballet Artist Görkem Ezgi Yıldırım and Izmir State Opera and Ballet Artist Teyfik Rodos, as well as the contemporary group Vokal Akademi Pop & Jazz Choir, directed by Başak Doğan. The concerts, which will take place at Galataport Istanbul Doğuş Square at 14.00 and 17.00, also aim to support the musical development of young artists.
Prof. Dr. More than 100 musicians will be present at the concerts, where 70 students from DÇSO and 40 people from the Vokal Academy Pop & Jazz Choir will perform under the conductorship of Rengim Gökmen. Master artists Görkem Ezgi Yıldırım and Teyfik Rodos will also perform as soloists at this special event. A wide range of repertoire, from Turkish marches to Turkish waltzes, from tangos to folk songs, will meet the audience in concerts specially organized for the 100th anniversary of the Republic.
“Face of the Republic” exhibition
Borusan Kocabıyık Foundation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Republic with a comprehensive and unique exhibition at Galataport Istanbul. The exhibition, which focuses on the period between 1922 and 1942 and reflects the Early Republican Period’s perspective on cultural disciplines such as fine arts, graphic and architectural design, performing arts, museology and archaeology, meets art lovers on November 1 at Galataport Istanbul O2 Blok. “The Face of the Republic”, which presents the audience with a content that covers the spirit of the period by designing original works, documents and ephemera together with digital experiences, can be visited free of charge between 1 November 2023 and 3 March 2024, between 11.00 and 20.00 on Tuesdays and Sundays.
The magnificent statue of Atatürk, 5.5 meters high, is located at the point where he boarded the Bandırma Ferry.
Galataport Istanbul is an important location where the first steps of the journey to the Republic were taken. A very special statue is exhibited at the point of the port area where Atatürk left Karaköy Port to board the Bandırma Ferry 104 years ago. The 5.5 meter high Atatürk statue, signed by sculptor Alper Çınar and produced by ASAŞSANAT, exhibited in front of the Parcel Post Office specially for the 100th anniversary of the Republic, will meet the guests of Galataport Istanbul.
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