The event will start with an excursion in Istanbul’s Tophane district, that will be in the form of the sign / symbol of Third Paradise. In the route of the walk, public fountains and hamams of the neighborhood will be visited, to symbolically revive the Right to Water*. The excursion will end at HAYAKA ARTI, followed by an installation and a food event.

Program:
12:00 Gathering @HAYAKA ARTI
14:00 Çukurcuma Caddesi, Turnacıbaşı Sokak, Ä°stiklal Caddesi, Galatasaray Lisesi, Yeni Çarsı Caddesi, Hayriye Caddesi, Faik PaÅŸa Caddesi, Türkgücü Caddesi, Cihangir Meydanı, Defterdar YokuÅŸu excursion;
15:00 Tophane Parkı, Kemeraltı Caddesi, Hamam Sokak, KemankeÅŸ Caddesi, BoÄŸazkesen Caddesi, Çukurcuma Caddesi excursion
16:00 Installation of the symbol / sign of the event with a water hose @HAYAKA ARTI
17:00 Tea time with Su BöreÄŸi & Su Muhallebisi (Water Pastery & Water Puding)

*Right to Water is a broad and embracing term. This right is not only limited to humans. Access to water is a right for other living beings. In fact, water itself has the right to flow free. However, right to water has been eroding everyday. The historical fountains which made Istanbul what it was once have been waterless and inactive for decades. Thousands of hydro-electric power plants have been built or planned in the name of meeting the ever-growing energy demand of Turkey. Traditional riverbasin communities and ecosystems are being destroyed. Water and santitation services have been privatized; leaving no room for public participation and democracy. We are all affected negatively from these recent developments. Therefore, we (should) come together to discuss what we can do to raise our voice and politically empower ourselves against the destruction of our rights, nature and future. Excerpt from link: http://www.suhakki.org/

Right To Water campaign link: http://www.suhakki.org