FESTIVAL SPIRIT CONTINUES ON DAY FOUR OF THE PORSUK FESTIVAL

The International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival, organised for the first time this year by Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality as part of the "2026 Year of Eskişehir" events, continued on its fourth day with a wide range of colourful activities across the city. Held under the motto "Porsuk Flows, the World comes together in Eskişehir," the festival brought together art, music, sports, talks and cinema activities at various locations in Sümerpark and İskele 26.

MAYOR ÜNLÜCE VISITS THE FESTIVAL AREA

On the fourth day of the festival, Eskişehir Metropolitan Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce visited the festival area at Sümerpark together with Yeni Parti MP Utku Çakırözer, Yeni Parti Provincial Chair Talat Yalaz and Sümer Neighbourhood Mukhtar Yeşim Yüksel.

Mayor Ünlüce visited the festival stands one by one, chatting with visitors and sharing in the festival spirit. She also took a close look at the artworks on display and expressed her happiness at seeing different cultures and art forms come together along the banks of the Porsuk River. "We continue to enjoy the festival spirit on the banks of the Porsuk, surrounded by the colours of art, music and different cultures. We once again shared wonderful moments with our guests who have come to our city from around the world in the beautiful atmosphere of Sümer Park," said Mayor Ünlüce.

THE DAY BEGINS WITH RIVERSIDE YOGA AT SÜMERPARK

Visitors began the fourth day of the festival with Riverside Yoga at Sümerpark, enjoying an invigorating start to the day in the unique atmosphere of the Porsuk River. The yoga session, led by Hilal Kartal, attracted great interest from participants.

FROM WASTE TO ART

The Art Workshop, which opened its doors the previous day as part of the festival, continued its activities. The "Sculpture Workshop: From Waste to Art" and the "Baycan Dalga Workshop" continued throughout the day, while the works created by participants gradually began to take shape.

The workshop, where waste materials were transformed into works of art, attracted the attention of both children and adults, bringing sustainability and art together at the festival site.

RIVER EASELS" BRING ART TO THE PORSUK

The "River Easels" project, organised as part of the International Art Workshop, also continued. Artists from different countries and cultural backgrounds continued working on the themes of the "2026 Year of Eskişehir" and the Porsuk River. Inspired by the importance of the Porsuk to urban life, the artists gradually brought their works to life, creating colourful scenes throughout the festival area.

MUSIC BRINGS THE FESTIVAL SPIRIT TO A PEAK

Red Bull activations held throughout the day at Sümerpark also provided visitors with enjoyable moments.

As evening approached, music took centre stage at the festival. Cengohaus, DJ Alihan Durmaz and Yeşim Ceylan turned Sümerpark into a hub of music and entertainment with their performances. Visitors who filled the festival area enjoyed a lively evening of music along the banks of the Porsuk River.

CHILDREN MEET "LEAVES BLOWN IN THE WIND"

The festival's theatre programme also attracted great interest from children and families. "Leaves Blown in the Wind," a children's play performed by the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality City Theatres, offered young audiences an entertaining and enjoyable experience.

The theatre performance, filled with children's laughter, stood out among the festival's family-oriented activities.

PETUNYA GIVES A MINI CONCERT BY THE PORSUK

Another highlight of the day's music programme was the Petunya Mini Concert, held in the evening. Performing by the Porsuk River, Petunya entertained festivalgoers with their popular songs, creating a lively atmosphere along the riverside.

Those attending the concert enjoyed the music against the unique backdrop of the Porsuk River.

DANCE PERFORMANCE RECEIVES GREAT ACCLAIM

Meanwhile, the festival area was also filled with colourful moments. Members of the Auradans Workshop delighted festivalgoers with a surprise tango performance. The dancers received great acclaim for their graceful movements and captivating performance, adding a romantic touch to the festival atmosphere with their elegant tango.

STRONG INTEREST IN "RIVER TALKS" AT İSKELE 26

İskele 26, another key venue of the festival, welcomed a number of distinguished guests throughout the day.

As part of the "River Talks" programme, Prof. Dr. Medine Sivri met with Eskişehir residents for a talk entitled "Yunus Emre." The talk explored Yunus Emre's philosophy and universal messages and attracted considerable interest.

One of the day's notable guests was journalist and documentary filmmaker Güven İslamoğlu. In his talk entitled "Is Sustainable Living Possible?", İslamoğlu shared his views on nature, the environment and sustainable living.

Eskişehir Metropolitan Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce, Yeni Parti MP Utku Çakırözer, Yeni Parti Provincial Chair Talat Yalaz and Sümer Neighbourhood Mukhtar Yeşim Yüksel also attended the talk.

At the end of the talk, Mayor Ünlüce thanked Güven İslamoğlu for his valuable contributions and remarks.

"At the 'River Talks' programme of our International Porsuk Festival, we held a very meaningful gathering centred on nature and life. From the banks of the Porsuk, we delivered a strong message for the future: protecting our water, our nature and our city is a responsibility we all share," said Mayor Ünlüce.

THE DAY ENDS WITH RIVERSIDE CINEMA

The fourth day of the festival came to an end with the Riverside Cinema event, which attracted great interest from visitors. The open-air screening, held along the banks of the Porsuk River, featured the film Aile Arasında.

Throughout the day, the people of Eskişehir enjoyed the various colours of art, music, sports and culture, rounding off the evening with an outdoor cinema experience by the Porsuk River.

The International Eskişehir Porsuk Festival will continue to bring unforgettable moments to the people of Eskişehir and international guests visiting the city through events held across Eskişehir. The festival will continue to celebrate its vibrant spirit with a range of activities on Sunday, 6 September.