Ottoman military bands- Mehtar is to lead the Carnival- Festival/11

GirneRehab


Joined: 11/03/2011
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
15/06/2011 18:36

We are proud to inform that with the kind help Turkish Ambassador to Lefkoşa, Ottoman military bands- Mehtar is to lead the Girne Carnival on 17th September 2011.

Known by the Persian-derived word mahtar or mehter in Ottoman Turkish, they are thought to be the oldest variety of military marching band in the world. The sound is characterised by an often shrill sound combining horns (boru), bells, the triangle, cymbals (zil) and bass drums, among others. It is still played at state, military and tourist functions in modern Turkey by the Mehter Band and the troops that accompany. The oldest extant marches were written in the sixteenth century.



Here are some of the better YouTube videos of the Mehter..



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6_LCunr56A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OabC8ddJzOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lizdpViKTNc (This one means "The Turks are coming"!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51MWamLXEqY



Better still come and see them live in our wonderful city.

brightlights



Joined: 09/11/2009
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
15/06/2011 23:14

Very much looking forward to seeing this military Band "live" after watching them on you-tube.......great stuff!!

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
15/06/2011 23:20

We saw a band like this in Girne in November last year and it was brilliant.

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
15/06/2011 23:26

I get the feeling they are preparing us for something soon. Is there any tank movements by the border?

spangles


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 411

Message Posted:
15/06/2011 23:40

There was one in Girne last year after the Turkish Stars aerobatic display. Very colourful and very entertaining.

See them if you can.

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 10:14

Capital Radio will also be in the Parade together with the Capital FM Radio Angels.



Capital Radio will also be doing a live show from the square and will supply music between stage acts.

mersin10



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 94

Message Posted:
16/06/2011 10:43

We saw these guys at Topkapi palace Istanbul years ago, they are something to see.

Cazleo


Joined: 06/04/2011
Posts: 232

Message Posted:
17/06/2011 11:05

The Mehter will certainly get people into the spirit of things as they lead the procession off.

The number of floats in the carnival is limited bookings are already being taken, don't miss out!

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