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With Balkan Night, Turkic Society is turning its focus to neighboring geographies. The Turkic world is not limited to Central Asia alone; the Balkans are also part of this shared story through historical, cultural, and social ties. On this night, we will experience the interaction between Turkey and the Balkans through sports and traditions together.
We will watch the Fenerbahçe–Crvena Zvezda basketball match and add color to the evening by making marteniçka/ martenitsa, a tradition that symbolizes the arrival of spring in the Balkans. We invite you to celebrate a shared memory that transcends borders through the unifying power of sports and shared cultural rituals.