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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum => Topic started by: welshbrickie on October 18, 2012, 11:37:39 AM

Title: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: welshbrickie on October 18, 2012, 11:37:39 AM
we just came back from fethiye,and they have set up a stage for the opening ceremony tonight at the rear of the blue cultural centre,For the improvements to the harbour area, I think it starts at 7pm but not sure.
The fountains will be turned on and the statue of attaturk is now in place,Its looking really nice.
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Rindaloo on October 18, 2012, 11:54:06 AM
Fethiye Belediye site says 18.00  :)

Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Scunner on October 18, 2012, 12:05:01 PM
7pm it is then :D
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: nichola on October 18, 2012, 12:28:18 PM
or 8pm, or even 9pm  ;D
Title: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Scunner on October 18, 2012, 12:50:13 PM
Or tomorrow
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Rindaloo on October 18, 2012, 13:19:52 PM
Yes, that's what bothers me.....
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Linda on October 18, 2012, 13:51:19 PM
I was down there earlier today and it is looking really good & the stage has indeed be erected but there is still considerable work in progress and some of those animal sculpters could do with a trim already  : :)
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: chrisp on October 18, 2012, 14:08:05 PM
walked along when we were over in september, hope that someone can take some photo's of it all now its finished and of the opening ceremony.  it was all looking very "swish".

ops, just seen photo's posted on another thread  :-[

looking good
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: busybee on October 19, 2012, 08:00:10 AM
The opening ceremony was a truly amazing event.  Its looks fantastic, the water fountains with changing colour lights, brilliant new statue, glass bridge with water forced on to coloured squares and fantastic topiary.  The mayor has much to be proud of. 
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Lotty on October 19, 2012, 08:51:33 AM
We saw them practicing with the fountains and lighting when we were there earlier this week. I must say they have done well. It's going to be fabulous. A huge improvement  to that part of Fethiye. If I was there I would try to get up on the terrace bar opposite Macdonalds, surely the best vantage point.
Title: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: kayakebab on October 19, 2012, 09:19:29 AM
It was a great night, the park looks amazing.
Very professional with that Turkish twist that we love.... They were still trying to finish the clock tower, they had signs to put up saying Istanbul, London, Berlin and one for Moscow that was broken in 3 bits!
2 guys in a crane were positioned ready to unveil the Statue, brilliant.

Was a bit worried when they lit the fire pit at the top of the statue, not sure there should have been so much lack smoke!
Otherwise great music, traditional costumes, loved the fountains, kids were loving the coloured paving slabs, everyone having a lovely time.
Great hospitality from the Kismet guys, fab atmosphere and definitely memorable.
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: Marggie on October 19, 2012, 10:38:35 AM
A brilliant night and so good to see the bars on "The Strip" busy.

They have made a wonderful job of the area around the Kultur Centre, the new roads have transformed the back streets and brought new life to the area with the street cafes.

The Park and Town Square are a triumph.  Children and adults alike were dancing in the jets of water in front of the Kultur Centre.

A huge improvement to naturally beautiful Fethiye. 

Looking forward to what I hope will be many events in the new square.
Title: Re: opening ceremony tonight
Post by: julia f on October 19, 2012, 11:43:18 AM
the thing i love and it took me a long time to adjust to. turkey time is unique.