Culture

  • Cultural policies changed with the transition from the Ottoman Empire to a nation-state.

  • Period: to

    Republic Era

  • Turkish Language Association and Turkish Historical Association were established

    The aim was to simplify the Turkish language and develop national historical awareness.
  • Community Centers Opened

    Theatre, folk dances, exhibitions and handicrafts were introduced to the public. Women and young people participated more in cultural life.
  • Culture was reshaped with changes such as the new alphabet and the clothing revolution.

  • Village Institutes Were Established

    Culture, art and education reached the villages. Manuscript magazines, folk theater, poetry days were held.
  • Yesilcam Period

    Cultural memory was created with social, emotional and funny films. Themes of family structure, neighborhood culture and migration were discussed.
  • Period: to

    The Rise of Turkish Cinema

  • TV culture was created with productions such as “Bizimkiler”, “Kurtuluş”, “Yeditepe İstanbul”.

  • Period: to

    The Birth of TV Series Culture and the Influence of TRT

  • Arts such as marbling, tile making and carpet weaving have gained value again.

  • Period: to

    Auditory and Physical Arts

  • Safranbolu's Entry into UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

  • Values ​​Like Meddah, Karagöz, and Ashik Tradition Were Protected

  • Digital Archive and E-Government Culture Applications Have Started

  • Period: to

    Digital Face of Culture

  • Women's cooperatives supported cultural production.

  • Gobeklitepe Recognized as World Cultural Heritage