Allegation: Protest against Bengü for saying 'How happy is the one who says I am a Turk' at Van concert

Singer Bengü took the stage at the 'Van Culture Road Festival' organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Bengü, who performed her songs there, was protested at the end of the concert.

Stating that she was performing in Van for the first time, the famous singer said, "I haven't been this excited in a long time; it felt like my heart was going to stop. I have always wanted to come to Van, but it never happened. I would like to thank our Ministry of Culture and Tourism for organizing such a beautiful festival. The festival is incredibly beautiful, and I can feel the energy of the crowd. You are all so beautiful."

PROTEST WITH PLASTIC BOTTLES FROM THE AUDIENCE

An unexpected incident occurred at the end of Bengü's concert. Bengü, who allegedly ended her concert with the words "How happy is the one who says I am a Turk" after singing her songs, faced a reaction from the audience. In the footage published by the Van Ekspres account, dozens of people were seen throwing the plastic bottles they were holding onto the stage.

Van’daki konserinde iddiaya göre "Ne Mutlu Türk'üm diyene" diyen şarkıcı Bengü, plastik şişe yağmuruna tutulduhttps://t.co/GzzLoVcFEi pic.twitter.com/aNYGWRTFu1

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Bengü, who shared photos from the Van concert on her Instagram account, has not yet made a statement regarding the incident.

News Source: 12punto