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PROTEST AT THE THEATER
Portrait of the Week Oct 10, 2025

PROTEST AT THE THEATER

The State Theaters have recently come under the spotlight due to a protest. The incident took place during the traditional Afife Jale Awards ceremony. Who was Afife Jale? In the early 20th century, when Istanbul was still under occupation, she became the first Turkish woman to appear on stage. The awards are presented every year in her memory.

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