Commentary: Turkish fests make use of regional beauty

October 23, 2008 Think whitewashed everything -- right down to the uniforms of the ubiquitous staff at the five-star Hillside Su hotel. Running parallel, the Eurasia and Golden Orange fests made the most of the new- and old-world delights of this seaside resort, with galas playing in a theater with a red, fortress-like facade and spectacular ceremonies held in historic amphitheaters. The stars' presence -- many took home awards -- is part of a drive to up the international profile of an event that began four years ago when Turkish media body TURSAK launched the internationally flavored Eurasia fest and its market.

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