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3rd International Istanbul Tulip Festival, organized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is held on April 5-13, 2008. The city plantedmore than 8.5 millon tulips around.
Here are the activities of this year’s festival:
The photos of the awarded tulips of "The Most Beautiful 100 Tulips" competition which was held during last year’s festival are on display at Taksim Square. Souvenir stands at the Square will sell objects related to tulip festival concept.
Taksim Square, Emirgan Park – Sarı (Yellow) and Beyaz (White) Kiosks, Ortaköy and Sultanahmet Squares, Bagdat Street and Göztepe Park host concerts of different performers everyday between 11:00 and 19:30.
"Lale Yansimalari Sergisi" (The Reflections of Tulip Exhibition) takes place at Topkapi Palace, Second Courts.
Emirgan Grove White Kiosk hosts "Laleler Heykel ve Tasarim Sergisi" (Tulips Sculpture and Design Exhibition) beginning from April 13th.
Famous Turkish painter Ismail Acar displays his works titled "Laleler" (Tulips) at Yildiz Palace Büyük Mabeyn. The exhibit opens on Sunday, April 13th.
The award ceremony of "The Most Beautiful 100 Tulips" competion takes place at Emirgan Grove on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
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