Editing Music of Turkey (section)

== Holidays and festivals ==
{{further|Festivals in Republic of Turkey|Holidays in Turkey}}
[[File:Children's folklore ensemble from Turkey.jpg|thumb|Children's folklore ensemble from Turkey during a festival.]]
Music is an important part of several Turkish holidays and festivals, especially playing a major part in the springtime celebration of [[Newroz]] and religious festivities such as [[Ramadan]].<ref name="soundsofanatolia"/> New year is a traditional time for the belly dancer and weddings are celebrated with upbeat tunes, while funerals are mourned with musical laments. Patriotic songs like the national anthem, "[[İstiklâl Marşı|The Independence March]]", are a major part of public holiday celebrations such as [[Holidays in Turkey|National Independence & International Children's Day]] celebrations on 23 April and 30 August Victory Day celebrations, a holiday that marks [[Turkish War of Independence|Turkish independence]].<ref name="soundsofanatolia"/> Music also plays a role at many regional festivals that aren't celebrated nationwide, for example a music and dance parade and festival in [[Zonguldak]].

[[Istanbul]], [[Ankara]] and [[İzmir]] are also home to numerous [[music festival]]s which showcase styles ranging from the blues and jazz to indie rock and heavy metal. Some music festivals are strictly local in scope, including few or no performers with a national reputation, and are generally operated by local promoters. Recently large soft drink companies have operated their own music festivals, such as [[Rock'n Coke]] and [[Fanta]] parties, which draw huge crowds.