By Husame Battal
ISTANBUL (AA) — The Turkish armed forces' "Mehteran," or military band, unit performed on Wednesday at Istanbul's iconic Topkapi Palace.
The event, featuring a centuries-old tradition, was held by the Presidency of National Palaces, as it kicked off summer performances in Türkiye.
Locals and foreign tourists watched the show in front of the Topkapi Palace.
Anadolu captured the performance with a first-person view (FPV) drone.
Performances will be held every Tuesday until Sept. 13 at 11.00 a.m. local time (0800GMT) in front of the Treasury Gate of the Dolmabahce Palace, as well as in front of the Babussade gate of Topkapi Palace on Wednesdays at the same hour.