MAVI EKSEN'S PHYSICAL GATHERING
A day shaped
by the sea.
Mavi Eksen Festival is the physical gathering that transforms Mavi Eksen's worlds of maritime culture, science, art, technology, the environment and education into experiences in one place and on one day.
15 FESTIVAL THEMES
15 worlds.
One sea.
Choose the theme that interests you and build your own route.
Mavi Perde
The Festival's film and screening theme for visual stories shaped by the sea.
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Mavi Müzik
A Festival theme where the sea, coasts and journeys meet music.
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Mavi Edebiyat
Authors, talks, book signings and concise writing experiences centred on the sea.
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Mavi Bilim
Marine science explored through observation, measurement, experimentation and discovery for children and adults.
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Present and future maritime technologies through demonstrations and workshops.
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Photography
The sea, coastal life and maritime people viewed through photography.
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An exhibition and participatory art experiences for children and adults.
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Underwater World
Life below the surface, exploration and our unseen connection with the sea.
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Environment
Shared responsibility for protecting the sea, from knowledge to everyday action.
Explore theme ↗Climate
The relationship between oceans and climate, explained clearly and responsibly.
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Biodiversity
Marine species, habitats and the relationships that sustain ecosystems.
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Documentary
True stories of the sea through research, testimony and visual narrative.
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Mavi Mürettebat
A limited-capacity children's journey built around teamwork, tasks and dedicated materials.
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Mavi Rota — Adults
A flexible Festival discovery route for visitors aged 18 and over.
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Mavi Rota — Children
A flexible family Festival route led by each child's curiosity and pace.
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