Sulukule 2008

Organization

TSRT Connexion Humanitaire Bisontine

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Status

completed

Duration

4 weeks (16.11.2008-11.12.2008)

Description

This project took place in the old Istanbul neighborhood of Sulukule, traditionally home to Istanbul's gypsy community, and now threatened by redevelopment.

Objectives

  • Develop circus skills for the children of Sulukule
  • Put on a clown show for the residents
  • Organize a larger project for 2010