As part of its continuous cultural and artistic program, the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality recently hosted a dedicated commemorative session honouring Alaeddin Özdenören, one of the foundational figures of contemporary Turkish thought and poetry, on the 23rd anniversary of his passing. Held at the historic Katiphan, the event drew a large audience of academics, literature enthusiasts, …
In partnership with the Odesa UNESCO City of Literature Office, a unique creative opportunity is now open for writers across the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Applications are officially invited for the Summer 2026 Odesa Polyglot Literary Residency, offering selected authors the rare chance to spend up to one month immersed in the historic and vibrant …
An extraordinary creative opportunity is now open for our local authors. Tukums, a fellow member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, officially invites applications for its prestigious Writer-in-Residence Programme at the historic Jaunpils Writers’ Castle in Latvia, scheduled for October 2026. Designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2023, Tukums is widely celebrated as the …
The international promotional program for Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO City of Literature, was held with great prestige at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM). Hosted by Fulya Kalfa and İbrahim Sadri, the landmark event commenced with a minute of silence and the national anthem, paying homage to the nation’s martyrs before celebrating the rich …
We commemorate Abdurrahim Karakoç, one of the most exceptional voices of Turkish poetry and intellectual life, with deep respect and remembrance on the anniversary of his passing. Karakoç, who turned his pen into the voice of the people, captured the struggles, joys, faith, and conscience of Anatolia, serving not only as a poet but as …
As Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO City of Literature, Kahramanmaraş recently hosted a profound commemorative evening dedicated to three indelible voices of Turkish poetry: Cahit Zarifoğlu, Abdurrahim Karakoç, and Mevlâna İdris Zengin. The gathering brought together literature enthusiasts to honour the legacies of these iconic figures on the anniversaries of their passings, filling the cultural …
We commemorate Cahit Zarifoğlu, who formed a unique universe of voice and imagery within the modern vein of Turkish poetry, with deep respect on the anniversary of his passing. Rather than following conventional narrative structures, his poetry bears the traces of associations, subtle fractures, and an introverted quest. Viewing the word not merely as a …
We commemorate Mevlana İdris Zengin, one of the most distinctive and unique voices of children’s literature and contemporary poetry, with deep respect on the anniversary of his passing. His writings were far more than simple texts for children; they represented a re-enchantment of imagination, a subtle perspective, and a rediscovery of the inner sense of …
As part of its ongoing cultural and artistic program, the Kahramanmaraş Writing Academy is set to host a profound session featuring the esteemed author Emin Gürdamur. The seminar, titled “The Psychodynamics of Writing: For Whom Do We Write?” delves into the psychological, intellectual, and philosophical undercurrents of the act of creation, offering an intimate look …
As part of its rich cultural calendar, the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality is set to host a specialized edition of its “Coffee Break Literature” program. The upcoming session features authors Mehmet Zeyd Yıldız and Selim Somuncu, who will come together to explore the profound intellectual and artistic legacy of Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, one of the most …
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