Necip Fazд±l Г–dгјlleri 2018 Sakarya Tгјrkгјsгј -

The (Necip Fazıl Ödülleri) was a major literary event held on December 21, 2018, in Istanbul to honor the legacy of the Turkish poet and philosopher Necip Fazıl Kısakürek . A standout highlight of the ceremony was the evocative performance of "Sakarya Türküsü" , specially composed and performed by Yücel Arzen accompanied by the Sulukule Arts Academy . The 2018 Awards Ceremony

"Sakarya Türküsü" is not merely a description of a river; it is a profound historical and philosophical critique.

The poem, originally written by Kısakürek in 1949 after observing the Sakarya River during a train journey from Ankara, is a masterpiece of Turkish literature that reflects national feelings, spiritual struggle, and a "resurrection" of the Turkish spirit. The (Necip Fazıl Ödülleri) was a major literary

Yücel Arzen composed the music specifically for this edition of the awards.

The musical adaptation of Necip Fazıl's most famous poem, "Sakarya Türküsü," was a centerpiece of the 2018 event. The poem, originally written by Kısakürek in 1949

Yasemin Karahüseyin and Fatih Baha Aydın International Award: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harb

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Atlığ for his contributions to Turkish classical music The Performance: "Sakarya Türküsü" The (Necip Fazıl Ödülleri) was a major literary

President attended the ceremony, which aims to contribute to the "liberation, enrichment, and variation" of the Turkish intellectual and artistic world. The 2018 winners included: Poetry: Arif Ay Story-Novel: Aykut Ertuğrul Opinion-Research: Ahmet Yaşar Ocak