Children's Holiday Joy in Alanya was crowned with Sefo

The 8th International Alanya Children's Festival, organized by the Alanya Municipality, started with enthusiasm with the Sefo concert and the shows of the world's children.

25.04.2026 22:58 CULTURE & ART

Children's Holiday Joy in Alanya was crowned with Sefo

The 8th International Alanya Children's Festival, organized by Alanya Municipality within the scope of April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day week, opened its doors in the historical atmosphere of the city. Thousands of citizens, who came together with stands, workshops, balloon parks and various shows in the festival area behind the Old City Hall, experienced the joy of the holiday together. Stage shows and children's plays attracted great attention on the first day of the two-day organization.

World Children on the Festival Stage

Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the festival, Alanya Deputy Mayor Murat Levent Koçak conveyed the greetings of Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik and emphasized that Alanya is a city of peace and brotherhood. Koçak stated that they are proud to bring together the children of the world at the same table in the city where people from 100 different countries live in peace. At the festival, children's groups from Alanya's sister cities Wodzislaw Slaski, Nowy Sacz, Talsi and Silute presented dance shows reflecting their own culture. Additionally, the performances of the teams participating from Georgia, Tatarstan, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were applauded.

Awards were presented to the students who were successful in the "Red Tower" themed painting and composition competitions held within the scope of the event. In the primary school category, Ayla Yıldız, Tuana Öztürk and Zehra Sare Hacıkadiroğlu received awards; In secondary school, Cansen Kaya, Nevbahar Koçak and Asaf Kayra Çabuk were successful. In the inter-high school essay competition, Setfi Kaan Akkan, Irmak Tunğ and Sinem Güney were awarded. The designer of the festival poster, Karan Akça, was also deemed worthy of a special award.

Enthusiasm Reached Its Peak with the Sefo Concert

At the end of the day, Turkey's popular rap artist Sefo took the stage and met with thousands of his fans. Performing his most popular songs, the artist gave the people of Alanya an unforgettable night. At the end of the concert, Vice President Koçak thanked the famous artist by giving him a Turkish Flag painting made of silk cocoon.

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