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2026-11-11 · Euronews

Ottoman marching band welcomes world leaders to COP31 in Turkey

An Ottoman-style marching band brought a historic musical tradition to the heart of the global climate debate on Wednesday, 11 November, welcoming international delegates to the COP31 venue in Antalya, Turkey. Dressed in traditional military uniforms, members of the Turkish Ministry of National Defence's Mehter Band performed rousing marches as participants arrived for the leaders' summit. Some foreign visitors clapped along, while others began dancing to the rhythms, capturing the moment on their mobile phones.The performance added a distinctly Turkish touch to the international gathering.

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