Ethnosports Culture Festival in Istanbul
11.05.2017

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 12 : A man and his horse are seen during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 12, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Ethnosports Culture Festival in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 12 : Men play traditional Central Asian sport Buzkashi during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 12, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Men in traditional clothes, ride horses as they hold Turkish flag during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A man performs on horse during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Women, in traditional clothes, ride horses as they hold Turkish flags during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Men play the traditional Central Asian sport Buzkashi during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017 : A mounted archer in traditional dress is seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A man performs on horse during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A sportswoman performs during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Turkish Sports Minister Akif Cagatay Kilic (2nd R), Governor of Istanbul Vasip Sahin (R) and President of the World Ethnosport Confederation Bilal Erdogan (3rd R) attend the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A woman spins wool during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Women, in traditional clothes, are seen during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A man, in traditional clothes, is seen during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Women, in traditional clothes, are seen during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A woman, in traditional clothes, is seen during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A staff makes clay cups during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : Mounted goats are seen during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A woman, in traditional clothes, poses for a during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Berk Özkan

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017 : A horseman in traditional clothes holds a Turkish flag at Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music. ( Berk Özkan - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11 : A boy tries a bow during Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival spotlighting Turkic sports and cultures from legendary ages past aims to promote and revive sports and cultures unique to ancient Turkic life. There are feature events including mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports, and folk music concerts. ( Onur Çoban - Anadolu Agency )

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A general view of the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

IISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional clothes weaves during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional clothes weaves during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: Men cook meals for visitors during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: Women in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: People in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: Women in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A man in traditional dress is seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional dress is seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: Women in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional dress is seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: Women in traditional clothes seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: People in traditional clothes perform a folk dance during the Ethnosports Culture Festival which takes place at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional dress is seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

Istanbul Ethnosports festival showcases Turkic culture
Fotoğraf: Onur Çoban

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 11, 2017: A woman in traditional dress is seen during the Ethnosports Culture Festival at Yenikapi Square in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2017. The second annual Ethnosports Culture Festival highlights Turkic sports and cultures from centuries past. It aims to promote and revive sports and culture unique to ancient Turkic life. Events include displays of mounted archery, horse riding, oil wrestling, traditional Turkic and Central Asian sports plus folk music.

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