The Folk music concert titled “The Voices of This Land” organized by Kozlu Directorate of Public Training Center at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) created emotional and joyful moments for the audience.
The concert at Sezai Karakoç Cultural Center on Farabi Campus was held with great participation. The program was attended by BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer and his wife Seran Özölçer, Zonguldak Provincial Director of National Education Uygar Keskin, city and district dignitaries, academic and administrative staff and many citizens.
The chorus was widely appreciated by the audience for their performance of works of Turkish folk music following the opening speech. The audience shared the enthusiasm of the night singing along with the chorus. The works that reflect the rich culture of Anatolia were widely appreciated by the audience.
The chorus was presented with a bouquet of flowers at the end of the program. The event concluded with a commemorative photo.
Rector Özölçer: “Folk Songs are the Shared Memory of our Nation”
In his remarks on the concert, Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer emphasized the significance of art on the social solidarity and cultural perseverance and stated:
“It is a source of happiness and pride to listen to folk songs, which are part of the most significant aspects of our culture in this meaningful program. Our folk songs are the heritage that carried the nation’s memory, happiness, and sorrows into the future.
As Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, we consider development in the areas of culture and arts as significant as scientific production. Art is a universal language that enriches one’s aesthetic world and strengthens social connection.
I would like to thank the Kozlu Directorate of Public Training Center community, valuable chorus, and those who were there with us for their contribution to this meaningful organization. Our university will continue with determination to support arts and artists, preserve our cultural heritage and share it with the future generations.”
