HAVE Istanbul in Turkey, it is common to encounter many stray cats on a regular basis. Indeed, the city is famous for its absolute love for these little felines, a devotion deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.
Treated with respect, Istanbul’s stray cats roam freely in the streets, historical sites, metro stations… As reported MSNsome even venture into buildings like this cat that recently entered a concert hall.
A music-loving cat
On 31 May on the occasion of the 52 Istanbul Music Festival, Bengi Isil Gokturk participated in the performance of the Swiss Orchestra String Festival Lucerne in the congress centre Lutfi Kirdarwhen she saw a surprise guest come on stage.
While the musicians were performing Pastoral Symphony No. 6 of Beethoven, a stray cat strolled nonchalantly to the front of the stage. The tabby cat stopped for a moment to observe the orchestra before continuing to strut on stage. Some musicians couldn’t help but smile when they saw the kitten walk past them.
A resounding success
Touched like the whole concert hall, Bengi Isil Goktürk did not fail to capture the scene on video. ” As a resident of Istanbul, I was not surprised to see the cat because we have many stray cats here. I’ve seen several cats wandering around concert halls, but never on stage in the middle of a show before! “, declared this 46-year-old tourist guide.
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When this unexpected soloist arrived, the audience tried not to laugh so as not to interrupt the performance, but in the end they gave their best applause to the undisturbed musicians and the little music-loving cat.
posted on Instagramthe video of Bengi Isil Goktürk quickly went viral. The post, which was viewed more than 16 million times, sparked many amused but also compassionate comments. ” Imagine training your whole life for this moment, only to be stolen by a cat ” wrote one internet user, for example.
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The musicians of String Festival Lucerne didn’t hold it against him, but that night it was this stray cat who loved classical music who was the star of the show!
