Birinci Sanat and İpek Denizli Art Atelier organized an event on March 27th in commemoration of World Theatre Day. This event, which has become traditional since its inception in 2022, rewards artists contributing to the theatrical arts from Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Moderated by the Artist Ertaç Hazer and Poet Feyzan Korur, the event took place at the Meral Tekin Birinci Hall in Lefkoşa Birinci Plaza.
Birinci Sanat and İpek Denizli Art Atelier organized an event on March 27th in commemoration of World Theatre Day. This event, which has become traditional since its inception in 2022, rewards artists contributing to the theatrical arts from Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Moderated by the Artist Ertaç Hazer and Poet Feyzan Korur, the event took place at the Meral Tekin Birinci Hall in Lefkoşa Birinci Plaza.
The event was attended by President Ersin Tatar, Speaker of the Republic Assembly Zorlu Töre, former Prime Minister and Speakers of the Assembly such as Sibel Siber, Members of Parliament, senior officials from the Turkish Embassy in Nicosia, academics, officials from the State Theatres, as well as numerous artists and art enthusiasts.
This year's ceremony featured the renowned Turkish theatre and film actor, director, and artist of Cypriot descent, Ali Düşenkalkar, as a special guest.
During the ceremony, five artists contributing to theatre in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus were awarded Lifetime Achievement Honorary Awards: Ayhatun Ateşin, Nevzat Şehitcan, Yılsay Özbudak, Ertaç Hazer, and Cansev Günsoy.
Ertan Birinci, the Founder President of Birinci Media Corporation, who organized the event, emphasized the value of art, stating that being an artist is a great virtue.
