The musical Being a Woman in Anatolia, which was exhibited at the Harbiye Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall by the Avcılar Municipality and the Folklore Institution, met with thousands of art lovers. The participation in the musical, in which all the fateful values attributed to women were blended with folkloric elements, was high, and the dance performances gave the audience a pleasant time.
Handicrafts exhibition presented to the audience
In addition, works produced by the artists of the Folks Institution Applied Folk Arts Directorate in accordance with the theme of the night were presented to art lovers in the foyer of the Cultural Center.
Speaking at the musical, Avcılar Mayor Turan Hançerli said, “We have held many events in cooperation, but today's event with the Folklore Institution is an extremely special and important event. First of all, I would like to thank the whole team and everyone who contributed to my art director.” said.
“The logo of Avcılar Municipality expresses equality”
Mayor Hançerli emphasized equality in his speech and said, “You see the new logo of Avcılar Municipality. Our logo consists of two blue lines and we started using the new logo to emphasize equality. Avcılar Municipality's logo represents equality. What do we need most in this land? When we asked what comes in this land, beauty, goodness and success will increase, we saw that our need is equality. Perhaps the culture that we always brag about at this event is very important today.” used his statements.
Stating that the struggle for equality is still not complete, President Hançerli said, “Women were given the right to vote and be elected before European countries, but we still have serious problems with equality. As Avcılar Municipality, it was extremely special and important for us to be a stakeholder in such a project as a municipality that cares about equality and even bears the logo, which is one of the most important expressions of equality. I would like to welcome you again to our valued guests. You brought joy and I wish you a good time.” he said.