News
14.07.2026
The 64th International Bursa Festival Meets Art Lovers
The International Bursa Festival, one of Bursa's most deeply rooted culture and art events, is preparing to meet art lovers for the 64th time this year.
Read More →
13.07.2026
The Golden Karagöz Finds Its Winner
Uruguay emerged as the winner of the International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, held for the 38th time this year by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) under the leadership of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.
Read More →
12.07.2026
Semi-Final Excitement at the Golden Karagöz
Semi-final excitement filled the 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, organized by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) under the leadership of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.
Read More →
11.07.2026
The Rhythm of Folk Dance Echoes in the Heart of History
The pop-up performances held as part of the 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, organized by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) under the leadership of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, this time brought the rhythm of dance to the Historic Khans District, the very heart of Bursa.
Read More →
10.07.2026
The meeting of cultures continues at the Golden Karagöz
The International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, organized for the 38th time this year by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) on behalf of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, once again hosted moments full of culture and art at the Kültürpark Open-Air Theatre on its third night.
Read More →
09.07.2026
Second night of the Golden Karagöz becomes a visual feast
On the second evening of the 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, organized by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) under the leadership of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the Kültürpark Open-Air Theatre brought the world's different cultures together on a single stage. Local and international folk dance ensembles gave the people of Bursa an unforgettable evening with their captivating performances.
Read More →
09.07.2026
Folk dance fever sweeps across Bursa
Showcase performances held across the city as part of the 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition carried the festival excitement to its peak throughout Bursa. Performing in Osmangazi's historic Hanlar District, at Yıldırım Municipality Square and in Nilüfer's Podyum Park, local and international folk dance ensembles treated the people of Bursa to a true visual feast with their colorful costumes and captivating performances.
Read More →
08.07.2026
Golden Karagöz ensembles pay a visit to Deputy Mayor Biba
Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Şahin Biba met with representatives of the folk dance ensembles from 13 different countries taking part in the 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition, organized by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) on behalf of the Metropolitan Municipality, along with the members of the competition jury.
Read More →
08.07.2026
A magnificent opening for the Golden Karagöz
Held for the 38th time this year, the International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition got under way with the traditional cortege parade, followed by colorful dance performances at the Kültürpark Open-Air Theatre.
Read More →
06.07.2026
The footsteps of culture in Bursa: Golden Karagöz excitement begins
Organized for the 38th time this year by the Bursa Culture, Art and Tourism Foundation (BKSTV) under the leadership of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition will take place on 7-12 July.
Read More →
03.06.2026
New Leadership at BKSTV
The Bursa Foundation for Culture, Arts and Tourism (BKSTV) elected its new leadership during its Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting. The General Assembly was chaired by Ahmet Erdönmez, with Ahmet Emin Yılmaz and Sedat Çağlar serving as secretaries. Following the election held during the meeting, Zekeriya Birkan was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of BKSTV.
Read More →