CultureNovember 13, 2026
Free "Republic Festival" in Nicosia ahead of the TRNC anniversary: concert and folk dances
A "Republic Festival" will be held on Saturday, 14 November at 17:30 at the Near East University Event Park, as part of events marking the anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Youth Department organises it, and entry is free and open to everyone.
Ahmet Evan, Fikri Karayel and the band Rast will perform on stage. The folk dance numbers come from the FOGEM, FOLKDER, AFD, SEYYAH and VRYANT associations, and DPM will present the modern dance part.
Northern Cyprus declared its independence on 15 November 1983. The festival takes place one day before that date.
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