The 38th International Golden Karag&ouml;z Folk Dance Competition will be held between 7&ndash;12 July, bringing together folk dance ensembles from all around the world.
Dance groups wishing to participate are required to download and complete the application form and submit it via email to&nbsp;info@bkstv.org.tr&nbsp;no later than 15 February.
Following the completion of the application process, the teams that will participate in the competition will be contacted.
Take your place on this stage where cultures meet through dance, and let us share the unifying power of dance together.
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The 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition

It is this activity that provides the opportunity to get to know different national cultures and dances. This competition is an event that takes place with the participation of folk dance groups that apply authentic folkloric values in the world to the stage conditions in contemporary forms. Also, it is considered among the most famous folk dance organizations in the world. This competition, which has been held since 1987, takes place between 7-12 July each year.
For detailed information;&nbsp; <a style="color: #0782c1;" href="http://www.bkstv.org.tr/tr/altin-karagoz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.bkstv.org.tr/tr/altin-karagoz</a>

The 38th International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition

International Golden Karagöz Folk Dance Competition

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