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Sema Yildiz
Sema Yıldız is a Turkish belly dancer and actress who is known as the first dancer to perform in the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman era Topkapi palace. She has been referred to as "One of Turkey's senior oriental dancers". and is also known for her expertise in Romani dance. Early life Born in Istanbul to a farmer and the only girl of five children, she grew up in the Sulukule neighbourhood (Karagümrük). an area known as the world's first permanent Romani settlement. Her father was a migrant to Turkey from the Balkans. In 1967 she entered a dance competition (yarışma), known as "Queen of the Dance" at Caddebostan Casino, placing third. At this competition, Sema met a manager, Engin Arınmış, would help develop her career. In 1968, Sema danced for classical Turkish singer Zeki Müren at the Bebek Maksim Casino in Beşiktaş. Career In 1973, Sema began to perform at musical halls and dinner clubs around Istanbul for two decades. These included Karevanserai, Bebek Maksim, Gar Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulukule
Sulukule (literally: "Water tower") is a historic quarter in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is within the area of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, adjacent to the western part of the city walls. The area has historically been occupied by Romani communities. Roma presence in this part of Istanbul dates back to Byzantine times, when upon Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, that the quarter became (reportedly) the first district in the world permanently settled by sedentary Romani people in Turkey. Sulukule was notable for its entertainment houses, where the Romani performed music and dance to the visitors from in and outside Istanbul. The closure of these entertainment houses in 1992 precipitated serious socio-economic decline in the area. Redevelopment and gentrification In 2005, the ruling AKP authorities in the Fatih and Greater Istanbul municipalities announced plans to redevelop Sulukule, demolishing most buildings and replacing them with far more expensive ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
