The musical adaptation of Necip Fazıl's most famous poem, "Sakarya Türküsü," was a centerpiece of the 2018 event.

President attended the ceremony, which aims to contribute to the "liberation, enrichment, and variation" of the Turkish intellectual and artistic world. The 2018 winners included: Poetry: Arif Ay Story-Novel: Aykut Ertuğrul Opinion-Research: Ahmet Yaşar Ocak

Yücel Arzen composed the music specifically for this edition of the awards.

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The (Necip Fazıl Ödülleri) was a major literary event held on December 21, 2018, in Istanbul to honor the legacy of the Turkish poet and philosopher Necip Fazıl Kısakürek . A standout highlight of the ceremony was the evocative performance of "Sakarya Türküsü" , specially composed and performed by Yücel Arzen accompanied by the Sulukule Arts Academy . The 2018 Awards Ceremony

"Sakarya Türküsü" is not merely a description of a river; it is a profound historical and philosophical critique.

The 2018 live performance by Arzen has since become widely popular, amassing over 7.3 million views on platforms like the Star Gazetesi YouTube channel. Themes of the Poem