Boğazkale Bükme Festival
Held every June by Boğazkale Municipality, the Bükme Festival Cultural Events are a local gathering aimed at introducing the district’s historical and cultural riches to a wider audience.
History and Organisation
The fact that the 2018 edition was billed as the “4th” suggests the festival began around 2015 at the latest; however, no primary source giving an exact starting date has been found. On the official local-events calendar of the Çorum Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the event is listed as the “Boğazkale Bükme Festival Cultural Events,” held in June, with Boğazkale Municipality named as the organising body.
Programme
According to a 2018 local news report, that year’s 4th festival was held at the district’s covered market and included Turkish folk-music concerts, a mass circumcision (sünnet) celebration, a Qur’an-recitation competition for children aged 7-11, a clown show, and the sale of local produce. The festival was organised with financial support from the T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism and drew a large number of guests from outside the district.
Related Pages
For Boğazkale’s Hittite heritage, see Hattusa; for the district’s other events, see Çorum Festivals and Events.
Sources
- Çorum Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism — Local Events
- Çorum Haber Gazetesi — Strong turnout for Boğazkale’s 4th Bükme Festival (30 July 2018)
Frequently asked questions
When is the Boğazkale Bükme Festival held?
On the official local-events calendar of the Çorum Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the 'Boğazkale Bükme Festival Cultural Events' are listed as a June event, organised by Boğazkale Municipality.
What happens at the Bükme Festival?
According to press coverage of the 4th festival, held in 2018, the programme included Turkish folk-music concerts, a mass circumcision (sünnet) celebration, a Qur'an-recitation competition for children, a clown show and the sale of local produce.
Who organises the festival?
The festival is organised by Boğazkale Municipality; its 4th edition in 2018 was held with financial support from the T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism.