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Book and Culture Fair 2019: A Review of a Special Event

Buch- und Kulturmesse 2019: Ein Rückblick auf ein besonderes Event
Tugrul Han Yilmaz|
The second book and culture fair in Cologne's DITIB central mosque offered a diverse program in May 2019: readings, seminars, traditional art and culinary highlights attracted visitors of all ages. An unforgettable experience for culture and literature lovers!

The second book and culture fair took place as part of the 2019 Ramadan events in the DITIB central mosque in Cologne. This unique fair was made possible by the cooperation of the TDV and DITIB-ZSU GmbH and offered a rich program for children, young people and adults.

A meeting place for literature and culture

At the fair, 30 publishers presented their works and there were numerous opportunities to get to know authors, poets, educators and other cultural figures. In addition to readings and book signings, exciting seminars and discussions were also organized.

Special program items:

  • Ney lecture : Hakan Mengüc fascinated with the sounds of the Ney.
  • Musical contribution : Fatih Koca delighted the audience with traditional Turkish music.

A place full of diversity

The fair not only offered books, but also an impressive selection of traditional Turkish handicrafts. Visitors could admire stands with ebru , katı , calligraphy and miniature art .

There were also stalls selling gifts, toys, perfumes, textiles and more. Turkish gastronomy provided for the physical well-being with specialties such as Çiğ Köfte , Lahm acun , Gözleme and sweet treats.

event details

  • Location :
    DITIB Central Mosque Cologne
    Venloer Str. 160, 50823 Cologne

  • Period :

  1. May 2019 – June 2, 2019
    Daily from 11:00 to 24:00

Highlights from the event program

  • Art exhibitions :

    • miniature art "Süleymanname"
    • "Mantıku't-Tayr" (The Conference of the Birds)
  • Creative workshops :

    • The Art of Filography – "The Story of Nails and Wires"
  • Special guests :

    • Ali Çankırılı (educator and author)
    • Ayşenur Özkan (theologian)
    • Nurdan Damla (author)
    • Sinan Yağmur (author)

contact information

If you have any questions about the fair:
📞 Tel.: +49 (221) 99 222 66 22
📧 Email: info @kitapkulturfuari .de

We would like to thank all visitors, exhibitors and organizers who contributed to the successful execution of the fair and look forward to experiencing more events of this kind in the future.

We wish everyone a blessed time – until next time!

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