The 25th Europalia will host Turkey in 2015. This occasion will let Turkey to bring its cultural riches to Europe and beyond with a comprehensive programme.
The Europalia International Arts Festival was founded 45 years ago to promote closer ties among the founding members of the European Union through culture. It has recently opened up to include other countries reflecting the enlargement process as well as Europe’s widening sphere of interest.
After Brazil in 2011, and India in 2013, Turkey will be the host country of Europalia in 2015, taking a major part in one of the most prestigious cultural festivals in the world. As a country negotiating for accession to the European Union and also as a big emerging economy, Turkey will be able to showcase its culture in every field of artistic creativity, and bring out the country’s unique historic depth.