NewsThe sirtaki performance in front of Hagia Sophia stirred up the atmosphere.

The sirtaki performance in front of Hagia Sophia stirred up the atmosphere.

The sirtaki performance in front of Hagia Sophia stirred up the atmosphere.

01.12.2025 07:50

A dance group consisting of three women and three men from Greece gathered in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque to perform the sirtaki, which sparked controversy. Many people who shared the footage described the performance as "a provocation targeting sensitivities."

A dance group arriving from Greece gathered in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque to perform a sirtaki dance, which created a significant stir on social media. The group's caption, "We are dancing in the sacred lands of the city," further increased the reactions.

"PROVOCATION" COMMENTS WERE MADE

The majority of social media users evaluated the dance performance as a "provocation targeting sensitivities" due to its location in front of a historical and religious temple.

"THEY OPENED THE STATUS FOR DISCUSSION"

Comments emerged suggesting that the post aimed to open a discussion about the status of Hagia Sophia and provoke through Turkey's cultural-religious values.

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