Holidays for Culture and Festivals in Turkey

Upcoming Holidays and Festivals in Turkey 2020

List of 193 countries in the world and those countries have their own cultural and cultural traditions. Those countries celebrate their traditions with their style and happiness.

Similarly, customs of traditions are celebrated in different countries in terms of each Nation, Race, Religion, Qibla and Local region. In the list of countries, Muslim country Turkey, which is the only Muslim country to strengthen its economy and strengthen its economy in global power. Which has strengthened its economy in a few years.

Today, we will talk about the cultural and cultural traditions of Turkey and learn about the place and history of those traditions.

The English name of Turkey  means "land of the Turks". Middle English usage of Turkye is evidenced in an early work by Chaucer called The Book of the Duchess (c. 1369). The phrase land of Torke is used in the 15th-century Digby Mysteries. Later usages can be found in the Dunbar poems, the 16th century Manipulus Vocabulorum ("Turkie, Tartaria") and Francis Bacon's Sylva Sylvarum (Turky). The modern spelling "Turkey" dates back to at least 1719. The Turkish name Türkiye was adopted in 1923 under the influence of European usage.

Tourism

Tourism in Turkey has increased almost every year in the 21st century, and is an important part of the economy. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism currently promotes Turkish tourism under the Turkey Home name. Turkey is one of the world's top ten destination countries, with Germany and Russia sending the most tourists. 

Turkey has 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", the "Rock Sites of Cappadocia", the "Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük", "Hattusa: the Hittite Capital", the "Archaeological Site of Troy", "Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape", "Hierapolis – Pamukkale", and "Mount Nemrut"; and 51 World Heritage Sites in tentative list, such as the archaeological sites or historic urban centres of Göbekli Tepe, Gordion, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Perga, Lycia, Sagalassos, Aizanoi, Zeugma, Ani, Harran, Mardin, Konya and Alanya.[315] Turkey is home to two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the world's oldest religious site Göbekli Tepe, and numerous other World Heritage Sites.

Culture

Turkey has a very diverse culture that is a blend of various elements of the Turkic, Anatolian, Ottoman (which was itself a continuation of both Greco-Roman and Islamic cultures) and Western culture and traditions, which started with the Westernisation of the Ottoman Empire and still continues today. This mix originally began as a result of the encounter of Turks and their culture with those of the peoples who were in their path during their migration from Central Asia to the West. Turkish culture is a product of efforts to be a "modern" Western state, while maintaining traditional religious and historical values. 

• Visual arts
• Literature and theatre
• Music and dance
• Architecture
• Cuisine
• Sports
• Media and cinema

Before designing a visit around a pageant, verify the pageant dates on the festival's web site or with an area holidaymaker info workplace. For additional info regarding these and alternative events, check the official website of Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

This list includes major festivals in Istanbul, plus national holidays observed throughout Turkey. several sights and banks fold on national holidays — keep it in mind once designing your itinerary. Note that this is not a whole list; holidays will strike hastily. See coming holidays and festivals across Europe.

Holidays for Culture and Festivals 2020

1. January 1: New Year's Day (Yılbaşı; closures)
2. April 10–21:  Istanbul Film Festival
3. April 12:  Easter Sunday (Western)
4. April 19:  Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
5. April 23:  National Sovereignty and Children's Day (closures)
6. May 1:  Labor Day (closures)
7. May 5–June 3:  Ramadan (Muslim holy month)
8. May 19:  Atatürk Commemoration and Youth Day (sports events, closures)
9. May 23–May 26:  Ramadan Feast Days (Ramazan/Seker Bayramı, closures)
10. May 28:  Orthodox Ascension
11. June (all month):  Istanbul Music Festival
12. June–mid-September:  Aspendos International Opera & Ballet Festival, Ankara
13. Mid-June (6 days):  Cappadox, Cappadocia (music and cultural festival)
14. Late June–mid-July (3 weeks):  Istanbul Jazz Festival
15. July 15:  Democracy and National Unity Day (closures)
16. July 30–August 3:  Sacrifice Feast Days (Kurban Bayramı; closures)
17. August 20–23 (likely):  Bodrum Music Festival
18. August 21–September 7 (likely):  Marmaris Jazz Festival
19. August 30:  Victory Day (closures)
20. October 28–29:  Republic Day Eve and Republic Day (closures)
21. November 14–28 (likely):  International Antalya Piano Festival
22. Mid-December (8 days; tentative):  Istanbul International Short Film Festival
23. December 7–17 (likely):  Mevlana Festival, Konya (celebrations of Whirling Dervishes)
24. December 31:  New Year's Eve (fireworks, etc.)

Festival details & name Source by: ricksteves