Urban Memory of Bursa: An Alternative Perspective
September 2025 – June 2026
BURSA
The Urban Memory of Bursa: An Alternative Perspective project aims to strengthen Turkey's cultural ecosystem at the local level. By uncovering individual and social experiences that remain outside Bursa's official historical narratives and are often rendered invisible, the project reopens the city's memory to discussion from a pluralistic perspective.
In this context, the personal testimonies of city residents will be recorded through oral history studies, and memory walks will re-invigorate the social memory of places. The workshops will bring together a wide range of communities, from young to old, allowing participants to share their individual memories and create a collective memory. Furthermore, artistic productions will make these multi-voiced narratives visible, transforming the city's cultural layers into an artistic language.
The long-term goal of the project is to develop an alternative interpretation of Bursa's history, increase the participation of diverse social segments in cultural life, and create a more democratic cultural environment based on freedom of expression. In this respect, the project is conceived not only as a memory work but also as an inclusive cultural practice that strengthens social dialogue and solidarity.