
Bolu Kartalkaya Fire and Its Effects on the Art World
The earthquake that occurred in Bolu Kartalkaya and caused the death of 78 people fire, created deep sorrow in our country. This incident not only caused our losses but also led to the cancellation of many social and cultural events. The famous artist Okan Bayulgen, made important statements about theater plays and events following this painful event.
Important Decision from Okan Bayülgen and Hayko Cepkin
Okan Bayulgen, Hayko Cepkin He performed with Dracula announced that they decided to cancel the premiere of the theater play. Bayülgen explained the reason for this decision with the words, “We canceled our premiere due to the incident in Bolu Kartalkaya that deeply saddened us.” The artist stated that they preferred to be together as a whole team.
The Importance of Unity in Pain
Bayülgen said, “We had a meal with Hayko Cepkin because we are always together in pain, sorrow and joy. We share the sadness of all our people,” and emphasized how society comes together in such events. In this context, he stated that the art world should not only be about entertainment, but also be sensitive to social events.
Sensitivity and Required Steps
Okan Bayülgen, while expressing that some people did not show this sensitivity, clearly summarized the situation by saying, “We did not show any sensitivity, we did what was necessary.” The artist’s statement, “We continue the Dracula game,” revealed the importance of the continuity of art. However, the fact that football matches continued despite the cancellation of other events drew Bayülgen’s criticism.
Different Faces of Art and Sports
Bayülgen said, “Our country is constantly under difficult conditions, we are always shaken by disasters. We cancel our events every time. I wish we could come together in sorrow as well as in joy,” and drew attention to how society should come together in such difficulties. In particular, the fact that concerts have stopped but TV series and football matches continue brings many question marks to the artist’s mind.
The Power of Coming Together
The artist emphasized the importance of social solidarity by saying, “There is no way that football players and the public can come together at a football match and be sad about something in common.” He revealed what role art can play in such situations by saying, “If we are going to overcome a disaster, if we are going to heal ourselves, we need works that will bring us together.”
Balance Between Sadness and Joy
Okan Bayülgen tried to explain how society can come together emotionally by saying, “We don’t sing happy songs, we sing sad songs. We should learn to be sad and happy together.” He stated that the ban on concerts and theaters has become normal in the face of disasters in Turkey, and criticized the continuation of TV series and football matches.
Community Awareness and Solidarity
Okan Bayülgen emphasized the importance of society showing solidarity in such events, saying, “Such nonsense is not possible. We must come together more.” He once again demonstrated how effective art can be in expressing people’s feelings and sharing their pain.
As a result
Such tragic events provide an opportunity for society to come together and share the pain. Artists should be the voice of society in such situations, show sensitivity and organize their activities accordingly. Okan Bayülgen's statements reveal his social responsibility not only as an artist but also as an individual.