: The performance was designed to honor Kısakürek's legacy, often referred to as "Sultan-ı Şuara" (Sultan of Poets), and his influence on Turkish-Islamic thought.
: Yasemin Karahüseyin and Fatih Baha Aydın. Honor Award : Prof. Dr. Nevzat Atlığ.
: In both the poem and the 2018 performance, the Sakarya River represents the resilience and spiritual core of the Turkish nation, rising above historical struggles. Necip Fazıl Awards 2018 Winners
Watch the special 2018 musical rendition of 'Sakarya Türküsü' by Yücel Arzen performed at the awards ceremony: Necip Fazıl Ödülleri 2018 - Sakarya Türküsü T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı YouTube• May 25, 2020 Poem Significance: Sakarya Türküsü (1949)
: Kısakürek was inspired by the flow of the Sakarya River while traveling by train from Ankara to Istanbul.
The awards, presented by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, recognized contributors across six categories:
: Aykut Ertuğrul (noted for technique and authenticity).
The , held on December 21 at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center in Istanbul , featured a special musical performance of the poem "Sakarya Türküsü" . Key Feature: The 2018 Musical Performance