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CULTURE TURKEY 2005
INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON TURKEY-EUROPE CULTURAL RELATIONS
6-8 May 2005, Istanbul - Turkey
<http://www.europist.net/forum_en >www.europist.net/forum_en

Avrupa Kültür Derneði (European Cultural 
Association) is organising the "International 
Forum on Turkey-Europe Cultural Relations" in 
collaboration with and with in-kind contributions 
of the History Foundation of Turkey, Austrian 
Cultural Forum, British Council, French Cultural 
Institute, Goethe Institute, the Consulate 
General of the Netherlands, Delegation of the 
European Commission to Turkey, French Embassy, 
René Seydoux Foundation, YATF (Young Arab Theatre 
Fund), CCP Germany, Relais Culture Europe, CSG 
The Event Company, Chameleon Events & PR, Geliþim 
Creative and many artists and cultural operators. 
The Forum will take place between 6th and 8th May 
2005, in the historical Imperial Mint complex 
(History Foundation of Turkey) within Topkapý 
Palace.

The forum's objective is to raise awareness of 
the important role of culture in Turkey-Europe 
relations. It further aims at influencing 
decision-makers to take concrete steps towards 
intensifying cooperation and exchange.

The international forum will consist of a 
conference, panel discussions, artistic events, 
receptions and parties and will thus facilitate 
networking and support stakeholders of the 
cultural sector in their efforts towards 
effective and fruitful dialogue between the 
peoples. It therefore serves as an open platform 
to welcome cultural stakeholders from Europe and 
the Mediterranean region.


The Forum's Programme is as follows:
6th May 2005
The political and social dimensions of Turkey-Europe cultural relations
Contexts and Perceptions of Turkey-Europe Cultural Relations

7th May 2005
Tools and actions for improving Turkey-Europe 
cultural relations within the context of European 
Programmes.
Tools and actions for improving Turkey-Europe 
cultural relations within the context of national 
foreign cultural agencies, NGOs, networks and 
artistic actions

8th May 2005
The effect of European immigrant policies on the artistic creation process
The effect of European inter-cultural policies on the artistic creation process
Conclusion
party

Artistic Programme - sound and dance 
performances, installations and video projections:
Aydýn Teker, Çýplak Ayaklar Kumpanyasý, Çiðdem 
Borucu, Dilek Derviþoðlu, Emre Koyuncuoðlu, Esra 
Bezen Bilgin, Ýpek Aksungur Duben, Laboratuar,