24.04.2025 15:51
A performance organized by the Altıeylül Municipality in Balıkesir as part of the April 23 events drew significant backlash. In a statement regarding the issue, the municipality said, "In response to this situation, immediate action has been taken; the official in charge of the cultural department has been promptly dismissed, and necessary sanctions have been initiated against the company responsible for the organization process."
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The Balıkesir Altıeylül Municipality organized an event due to the celebrations of April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day. The performance of a woman on stage during the event drew significant backlash.
STATEMENT FROM THE MUNICIPALITY
In response to the situation, the Altıeylül Municipality, which has been under scrutiny, made a statement on its social media account announcing that the culture director has been dismissed and legal action has been initiated against the company responsible for the organization process.
The statement from the municipality included the following remarks:
"As part of the events organized by our municipality on the occasion of April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day, a stage performance was conducted that was not in line with the approved program flow and our institutional values. This incident, which has been discussed in the public, is a situation that occurred without our municipality's knowledge in the event protocol and organization process.
Our municipality does not endorse this development in any way and sincerely shares the public's sensitivity. Immediate action has been taken regarding the situation; the responsible official in the Culture Directorate has been promptly dismissed, and necessary sanctions have been initiated against the company responsible for the organization process.
As the Altıeylül Municipality, it is our fundamental sensitivity to organize events that are in accordance with our traditions and national and spiritual values. In this context, all necessary measures will be taken decisively to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. We respectfully present this information to the public."
THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE REQUESTED AN INSPECTOR
A statement regarding the controversial performance came from the Balıkesir Governor's Office. In the statement, it was said, "It is unacceptable to hold such a performance in an environment where our children are present, which is not in line with the general moral values of our society. Our governor's office has requested an inspector from our Ministry of Interior regarding this matter."
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