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ISTANBUL, 12 April (BelTA — Anadolu) — Türkiye’s Bozdag Film Studios in the
Beykoz district of Istanbul, where historical series are filmed, opened
its doors to visitors during the holiday that marks the end of the
Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Concerts, talks and equestrian
shows will take place on approximately 200 acres, with a bazaar that
sells traditional products, a glass workshop, opportunities to take
pictures in traditional clothing and areas for blacksmithing, all
available for visitors to enjoy.
The studio’s sites include the
Inegol Castle, Urgenc Market, Marmaracik Castle, Yenisehir Market,
Kulucahisar Castle, Harzemshah Palace, Sogut and Kayi Tribe areas.
At
the studio a historical narrative will be presented to the audience
through the music culture of the Turkish world and special equestrian
shows untill April 14.
Mehmet Bozdag, the head of Bozdag Film’s
board of directors, pointed out that many globally famous Turkish
television series are filmed in the studio.
Bozdag, who noted
exporting the «Kurulus: Osman» series to 110 countries, told Anadolu:
«These projects are not just about exporting a series. They also mean
teaching our culture, civilization, and history around the world,
sparking interest and love for our civilization and history. We’ve been
successful worldwide.»
He highlighted that nearly 40 heads of
state previously visited Bozdag Film Studios and he expressed his
long-standing dream of opening the platform to viewers as is done in the
US, allowing visitors to experience historical worlds and take a
journey through history.
He noted a delay due to the coronavirus
pandemic but mentioned recent preparations for a grand opening during
the Eid-al-Fitr — a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan —
including building a significant entertainment center and showcasing one
of the world’s most important equestrian shows.
Bozdag highlighted the studio’s role as a key exporter of Turkish culture, expressing happiness with the work.
He
noted that the studio is open year-round and attracts visitors
globally, which requires careful planning to accommodate everyone.
