The World Ethnosport Union will organize the 7th edition of the highly anticipated Culture Festival between May 22-25, 2025, at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Visitors will be able to attend all events free of charge.
Participation from 35 Countries
According to the statement made by WEC, this year’s festival, which will take place for the 7th time, will host participants from 35 countries. The festival, to be held at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, will feature a wide range of activities including traditional sports and games, traditional arts, gastronomy, and performing arts.
Free Experience Opportunities
The festival will offer activities appealing to visitors of all ages. Participants will have the chance to experience many traditional sports and games such as archery and horse riding under the supervision of professionals, completely free of charge. At the same time, visitors will be able to engage with traditional arts through workshops located throughout the festival area.
Throughout the festival, visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about traditional sports and games, as well as topics such as nature and animal communication.
Special Activities for Children and Disadvantaged Groups
The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival will host a variety of special activities for children. Children will be able to spend enjoyable time with their families in the festival area through traditional sports and games.
Special activities, competitions, and stage performances designed for disadvantaged groups will also add vibrancy to the festival. The festival will offer accessible opportunities for disadvantaged groups through hippotherapy, a mangala tournament for the visually impaired, workshops, and performances staged by disabled artists.
World Cultures at This Festival
The World Ethnosport Confederation, offering visitors numerous opportunities to experience cultural richness, will present flavors from world cuisines while the Karabakh Horses, known for their unique performances, will create unforgettable moments for visitors.
The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival, where cities from Türkiye will be introduced, oba life will be revived in traditional nomad tents, and many handicraft workshops and performances will be featured, will open its doors to visitors on May 22.
Tradition Begins at Home: Family Oba
As part of the "Year of the Family," declared by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the "Family Oba" will be established for the first time at this year’s 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival. Shaped by the theme "Tradition Begins at Home," this special area will highlight the unifying power of the family and its vital role in transmitting cultural heritage across generations.
In the Family Oba, visitors will have the opportunity to experience traditional games with their families, participate in cultural activities together, and create lasting memories by attending special workshops. Additionally, discussions, guidance sessions, and interactive activities aimed at strengthening parent-child relationships will be offered in this area.
Reflecting the spirit of the Ethnosport Culture Festival, the Family Oba will open its doors to visitors to emphasize the importance of the family concept and to bring families—the foundation of society—together.
