Karagöz and Hacivat are the lead characters of the traditional Turkish shadow play. The central theme of the plays are the contrasting interaction between the two characters. Karagöz represents the illiterate but straightforward public, whereas Hacivat belongs to the educated class.

Until the rise of radio and film, it was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Turkey.

Karagöz and Hacivat plays are structured in four parts:

• Mukaddime: Introduction. Hacivat sings a semai (different at each performance), recites a prayer, and indicates that he is looking for his friend Karagöz, whom he beckons to the scene with a speech that always ends “Yar bana bir eğlence” (“Oh, for some amusement”). Karagöz enters from the opposite side.
• Muhavere: dialogue between Karagöz and Hacivat
• Fasil: main plot
• Bitiş: Conclusion, always a short argument between Karagöz and Hacivat, always ending with Hacivat yelling at Karagöz that he has “ruined” whatever matter was at hand and has “brought the curtain down,” and Karagöz replying “May my transgressions be forgiven.”

Participants will watch the show and then will be able to touch the materials and ask questions of the artist. The artist is a renown artist from the city of Bursa.

Drinks will be available during a coffee break.

Where is C.I.P? How convenient is the location?

Even if you are not staying in this vicinity, you will likely be in our neighborhood as we are only 5-minute walking distance from Taksim Square or the pedestrian street of Istiklal. The Çukurcuma Antiques neighborhood is nearby too.

How to get to C.I.P from Taksim Square?

Take the Sıraselviler street, pass the German Hospital, enter the Soğancı street by turning left from the corner of the Güllüoğlu Baklava store.

Second block on the right. Private car park is available at the Soğancı street.

Price per person (Adults): €28.00 EUROS

Price per person (Children): €18.00 EUROS

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