International dance festival in Bodrum featured colorful scenes

The International Bodrum Halikarnas Dance Festival, organized with the support of Bodrum Municipality, was held at Turgutreis Atatürk Square. The festival, where 475 dancers from five countries performed, attracted great interest from the citizens.

475 dancers performed

In the festival organized in cooperation with IFDO International Folk Dance Organization and the Central Anatolia Folklore Associations Federation, dance teams from different countries showcased their performances. The colorful shows received great appreciation from the audience filling the square.

Different cultures met in Bodrum

The teams that performed throughout the festival presented dances belonging to their countries and regions to the audience. Performances of the Datça Municipality Rhythm Group and the Ankara Folklore Education and Youth Association were also followed with interest.

They met with Deputy Mayor Özsert

Dancers and trainers who came to Bodrum for the festival met with Bodrum Deputy Mayor Kanat Hasan Özsert at the Bodrum Municipality Directorate of Culture, Art and Social Affairs before the event.

During the visit, Salih Ünsoy, President of the Central Anatolia Folklore Associations Federation, thanked Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci for the support provided to the festival.

Plaques were awarded to team representatives

Bodrum Deputy Mayor Kanat Hasan Özsert thanked IFDO International Folk Dance Organization and the Central Anatolia Folklore Associations Federation, who contributed to the realization of the event that strengthens friendship, love, and brotherhood bonds among countries.

At the end of the program, plaques of appreciation were presented to the team representatives participating in the festival.

Source: News Center