"Voice of Deep Roots" Event Series Focuses on the Tulum This Time

The new session of the "Voice of Deep Roots" cultural event series, organized by the Bahçeşehir University Conservatory Ümit Tokcan Folklore Research and Application Unit, was held on Friday, 9 May 2025, at BAU Pera Stage. This session of the event focused on the "Tulum," one of the ancient instruments of the Eastern Black Sea region.

The speakers at the event were Tulum master Remzi Bekar, declared a "Living Human Treasure" by UNESCO in 2024, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Akat, tulum artist Gökhan Alptekin, tulum luthier Baykan Bayraktutan and caricature artist Yakup Aksoy. In the session moderated by Rıza Can Özel, the participants shared their views on topics such as traditional tulum performance, its place in academia, tulum making, its position in the music industry and its use in state choirs.

Also featuring live performances by the artists, the event took place in an academically and culturally rich and inspiring atmosphere. Hosted by the Bahçeşehir University Conservatory, the event was open to the public and free of charge.