Guzelyurt Orange Festival
Since 1977, the Orange Festival, organised by Guzelyurt Municipality has
been the venue for a festival that originally celebrated the orange
harvest.
It has now expanded, and during the festival week, various concerts,
competitions and art events are performed.
The festival involves schools, local business
organisations and dance troupes, and he town is decorated with an orange
theme.
The festival lasts around two weeks, and starts with a
parade through Guzelyurt, starting around 5pm. This is followed by a
calendar of events, mainly taking place in the fairground around 7pm.
These events include art exhibitions, folk dancing displays, pop
concerts, beauty contests and music recitals.
As its name suggests, the festival is also a great opportunity to taste
the world famous Cyprus oranges.
31st Guzelyurt Orange Festival 27th June - 13th July 2008
Programme of Events
Friday 27th June
Opening Parade. This will be followed by an opening ceremony with folk
dance performances by groups from across the TRNC.
Saturday 28th June
Manisa Traditions. Guests from the Turkish city of Manisa, near Izmir,
will hold events aimed at introducing Mania and its traditions. Local
products will be handed out to members of the public.
Sunday 29th June
The Freedoms primary school choir will perform a concert of traditional
songs and music.
Monday 30th June
International folk dancing groups will be performing at the festival,
with spectacular displays showing their culture.
Tuesday 1st July
Final of the Peace Beauty Contest
Wednesday 2nd July
The Contemporary Arts Association and vocalist guests from Turkey will
perform ballads and folk songs.
The 2nd Guzelyurt Amateur Ceramic Exhibition will be opened.
Bel-Sen will hold its 6th Football Tournament semi-finals at the
Guzelyurt Victory Stadium.
Thursday 3rd July
Well known Turkish
singer, Kutsi, will be putting on a concert.
There will be a children's football tournament.
Friday 4th July
Final of the children's football competition.
Saturday 5th July
Synergy performances. Performers in dance, theatre, music and sport will
provide maximum enjoyment for the audience.
Sunday 6th July
traditional music performances and a singing competition.
Monday 7th July
Guests from the Pop Star Alaturka TV competition will be performing.
The final of the Bel-Sen football tournament will be held.
The first day of a two-day darts competition will be held at the Binatli
Local Club
Tuesday 8th July
Day two of the darts competition.
Wednesday 9th July
"Discount Days". Discount prices will be offered to shoppers at the
festival, and the best market stall will be awarded a prize.
A master football tournament will take place against teams from Turkey.
Thursday 10th July
The famous Turkish singer Emre Altug will be performing at a free
concert.
Friday 11th July.
GUSAD will feature festive displays and performances.
Saturday 12th July
The Turkish group, Corridor, will be performing at a free concert.
Sunday 13th July
GUSAD senior choir will give a performance near the pool at the
festival.
The draw for raffle tickets sold throughout the festival will take place
The festival ends with a fireworks display.
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