Alanya People Meet the Centuries-Old Yoruk Tradition

T.R. The countdown has begun for the 7th İpar Gülü Yoruk Games Culture Festival, organized by İncekum Development-Culture and Solidarity Association (İNKÜY-DER) with the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The event will be held on 25 and 26 July 2026 in the Karaboynızlar Plateau area in the Gündoğmuş district. The local people are expected to show great interest in the festival, which is organized to keep the centuries-old Yoruk culture alive and pass it on to future generations.

Full Two-Day Program

The festival program will start on Saturday, July 25, with the Day of Ashura and the Night of Yaren. Within the scope of the first day activities, there will be documentary screenings and folk dances, as well as special presentations from bards. On Sunday, July 26, at 10:00, there will be an official opening, a moment of silence and a bonfire with the National Anthem. Following the opening speeches and poetry recitals to be made by İNKÜY-DER President Ahmet Olgun and Association Vice President Ahmet Yurttaş, protocol members are planned to address the participants.

Traditional Games and Colorful Competitions

Throughout Sunday, Yoruk migration reenactment, Alanya ALSAV Zeybek team shows and the folk songs of the bards will color the plateau. Participants; They will have the opportunity to watch traditional games such as sneeze game, beam bride, camel wrestling, tug of war and ALKÜ Archery Club's archery show. During the festival, the Yörük Bey and the beautiful billy goat will be selected, shearing competitions, reenactments that will present sections of the shepherd's life, and special local games for children will be organized.

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