Journalism forum, photo exhibition, party with Istanbul street food, music and Gezi-cinema.

Saturday 16 November. 15:00 to late.

The protests in Turkey are characterised by a culture of cooperation, creative self-organisation and democratic resistance. Join us for a day in the park, in the spirit of the Gezi protests. At 15:00 we'll be joined by leading Dutch and Turkish journalists to discuss new forms of journalism. Emin Özmen's (Agence LeJournal) documentary Witnessing Gezi will premiere and at 17:00 an exhibition of his photography will open. Feast on Istanbul street food, traditional Turkish music and a DJ-set by Eaglemen (Red Light Radio), and join us. Visit our website for more information.

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Gezi Istanbul - Picture made during the Gezi protests in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013. Copyright Agence LeJournal. View the full story here. Emin Özmen

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A Day in the Park - The Agence LeJournal Photo Exhibition, part of A Day in the Park.


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Location: Mediamatic Fabriek, VOC-kade 10, Oostenburg Amsterdam. Free entrance. Doors open at 14:30. These events takes place within the context of PARK, a bottom-up exhibition and research space that explores the core concerns of the Gezi protests. Forum and film premiere at 15:00, opening and party at 17:00. Find out more here.