HIDIRELLEZ 2025 . CANCELLED

Cancellation of the Hidirellez Event on may 4^th

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the Hidirellez event. The entire European tour of Hüsnü Şenlendirici & Band – consisting of 11 concerts – has been cancelled due to entry visas not being granted by the German authorities. As a result, the band is unable to travel to Europe. Since Hüsnü Şenlendirici was the headliner of our event, we have decided to cancel the entire program. We sincerely thank you for your understanding.

Turkish communities around the world celebrate the arrival of spring with Hıdırellez. Hıdırellez is the Turkish name for the spring festival, but the tradition exists under different names among various ethnic groups. Strong Hıdırellez traditions can be found among the Roma, in the Balkans, and in Central Asia. Many people in Ghent with a migration background also celebrate this festival.

Hüsnü Şenlendirici is one of the greatest clarinet masters of Turkey and Europe. Raised in a musical family, he blends traditional West-Turkish gypsy music with modern influences. He has collaborated with top artists like Sezen Aksu and Mercan Dede and founded the band Lacho Tayfa. His album In the Buzz-Bag with Brooklyn Funk Essentials earned him international recognition. As a co-founder of Taksim Trio and through collaborations with Dhafer Youssef, he continues to push musical boundaries. His virtuosic playing, resembling a human voice, and his innovative style make him one of the most influential clarinetists of his generation.