The 23rd International Culture, Art, and Tourism Festival, organized this year by Alanya Municipality, has concluded. The three-day festival, featuring various events, attracted participants from many countries. This year's 23rd Alanya International Culture, Art, and Tourism Festival, themed "Neighborhood," began with great enthusiasm. The festival, held from May 23rd to 25th in the İskele Rıhtım area, started with a parade from in front of the Atatürk Monument. Alanya Deputy Mayor and Gazipaşa Mayor Selami Korkutata, Alanya Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik, protocol members, and citizens participated in the parade, which continued from Atatürk Avenue to İskele Avenue. Guests from all over the world made a spectacular start to the festival during the parade, reflecting Alanya's cultural elements. The Antalya Metropolitan Municipality band added color to the parade. Merchants and citizens accompanied the parade with flags and applause. CAN BONOMO PROVIDED UNFORGETTABLE ENTERTAINMENT On the first day of the festival, DJ Ender Orak took the stage at the concert area behind the former City Hall. Orak, who entertained the audience with his songs, was followed by Can Bonomo, a beloved artist in Turkey. Can Bonomo performed his most popular songs for thousands of citizens who filled the area, delivering an unforgettable concert. The festive atmosphere continued late into the night, and Municipal Advisor Sadık Dizdaroğlu presented gifts to both artists. The second day of the Alanya International Culture, Art, and Tourism Festival continued with great enthusiasm and wide participation. After a day of various events and exhibitions, the famous music group Bulutsuzluk Özlemi took the stage in the evening to celebrate their 40th year of artistry. A LIFETIME DEDICATED TO MUSIC: BULUTSUZLUK ÖZLEMİ ON STAGE At the concert program held behind the former City Hall, DJ Gökhan Sakaltaş took the stage first. Sakaltaş, who entertained the citizens who filled the area with popular local and foreign songs, was presented with a thank-you gift by Municipal Advisor Sadık Dizdaroğlu. Following the DJ performance, Bulutsuzluk Özlemi, one of Turkey's most beloved groups, took the stage. Municipal Advisor Abdurrahman Açıkalın conveyed greetings from Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik and thanked all members of Bulutsuzluk Özlemi. A surprise was also prepared for the group celebrating their 40th year of artistry. A cake with a miniature portrait of the group's vocalist, Nejat Yavaşoğulları, was brought onto the stage. Yavaşoğulları, who was very happy with the surprise, thanked Mayor Özçelik and his team for hosting them so well and for making it possible for them to meet with the people of Alanya. Accompanied by applause, Yavaşoğulları blew out the candles and performed their most popular songs with the group until late at night. THE FESTIVAL CONCLUDED WITH "GIPSY KINGS" On the closing night of the festival, thousands of music lovers, both local and foreign, who filled the event area, experienced an unforgettable night with the world-renowned Spanish group Gipsy Kings. The concert was also attended by Alanya Mayor Fatih Ürkmezer and Alanya Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik. During the night, which reached its peak of excitement, Gipsy Kings captivated the audience with their beloved songs. The finale of the festival once again highlighted Alanya as a meeting point for culture, art, and tourism.