Weeks after the mass demonstrations that engulfed Turkey, a new kind of protest has come to Taksim Square.
For several hours each day, protesters stood still and silent, inspired by the silent protest of one man - Erdem Gunduz.
On 17th June, Gunduz, a dancer, began standing in front of the Ataturk Culture Center in absolute silence.
The Tamil Guardian's Ismail Okan Ukav travelled to Taksim Square to capture the mood: