Türkiye's Consulate General in Kazan attended a performance by the Turkish dance troupe Fire of Anatolia (Anadolu Ateşi), which performed on November 4 at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center as part of its tour of Russia. The diplomatic mission described the troupe as world-famous and noted that it brings Türkiye and Anatolia's ancient history and cultural wealth to the stage, combining them with modern ballet and dance.

A troupe with world records
Choreographer Mustafa Erdoğan founded the troupe in 1999, and its first performance took place in 2001. According to Business Online, the troupe has about 120 dancers. The show tells the story of Anatolia's history, legends and traditions through dance, combining folk dances, classical ballet and contemporary choreography.
The troupe held two Guinness World Records for many years: for the fastest dance, with 241 steps per minute, and for performing before 400,000 spectators simultaneously. According to the organizers, more than 50 million people in over 100 countries have watched the show.

The current tour covers 15 Russian cities, with the tour operator Intourist serving as its general partner. Türkiye's Ambassador to Russia, Tanju Bilgiç, described the tour as an important step toward strengthening the two countries' cultural ties.
Photo: Türkiye's Consulate General in Kazan