Aspendos International Opera-Ballet Festival

June 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Antalya celebrates all of Turkey’s national festivals and major events, including those on the Islamic calendar. The city of Antalya also has a number of its own festivals, which are unique and designed to promote the city or celebrate its unique cultural characteristics. One of the non-religious events on the list is Aspendos International Opera- Ballet Festival - the city’s annual celebration of its culture, beginning in June and finishing in July will satisfy all admirers of cultural events.

One of Antalya’s prominent landmarks is the massive Aspendos Amphitheater. Aspendos is a good example of a historical gem, a Roman era antique theater that has survived for 2000 years and still functions as it was originally intended to entertain 15000 spectators. Today many events and performances such as operas, theaters, concerts and all sorts of ceremonies take place in this acoustically unprecedented marvel which is full of decorative art work all around its halls and walls, a good display of the culture of its era. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the 2000-year-old amphitheatre resounds to classical tunes, attracting thousands of spectators.

Aspendos International Opera-Ballet Festival, this globally-recognized festival attracts the best of talents from the Middle East. In the last few years, some European ballet groups have also participated. The emphasis is upon presenting a blend of time-honored and modern-day, ballets and opera creations. The highlight of the show is the opera performed by the Istanbul State Opera that has become one of the most popular participants. In 2011, Bizet's Carmen (9 June), Tchaikovski's Swan Lake (29 June) and Puccini's Tosca on 2 July are three of the eight performances on the programme. However, attending this mega-event isn't easy. Visitors need to confirm their seats at least a month in advance.

During these days a great place for visitors to stay may be Tuvana Hotel, located in Antalya, which supports the historic and cultural values of region. Tuvana Hotel with its rich historical heritage and blessed with awesome natural beauty can fulfill the feeling of moving to the marvelous past times.