The 39th Ahi Week is celebrated with vibrant cultural performances in Izmir, Turkey, on September 15, 2026, honoring the centuries-old Anatolian Ahi tradition of honesty, cooperation, and professional ethics. The event kicks off with traditional Zeybek folk dances performed by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble. In the public square, silver-painted living statue performance artists symbolize historic local trades such as shoemaking, blacksmithing, and tailoring, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage and artisanal professions to the community.
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