Turkish classical music concert held in Fotinovo, Bulgaria
The Friends of Turkish Classical Music Association (TÜSAMÜD), based in Komotini (Gümülcine), held a concert in the Bulgarian village of Fotinovo, bringing together local residents and guests for an evening celebrating Turkish classical music.
The concert took place on Saturday, November 7, at the Probuda Cultural Centre in Fotinovo, a village in the municipality of Kirkovo (Kızılağaç), following an invitation from Kirkovo Mayor Shinasi Suleyman.
Among those attending were Bulgarian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ayten Sabri, Murat Pulat, Deputy Consul at the Consulate General of Türkiye in Plovdiv (Filibe), Mayor Suleyman, Aydın Ahmet, president of the Union of Turkish Teachers of Western Thrace, and TÜSAMÜD President Galip Galip.
YOUNG STUDENTS OPEN THE EVENING WITH PIANO PERFORMANCE
The programme opened with piano performances by two young students from Fotinovo, Zeynep Tasim and Yasin Suleyman.
The evening continued with performances of selected Turkish classical music pieces. Speakers and organisers highlighted music's role as a universal language capable of bringing different communities and generations together, stressing the importance of cultural events in strengthening friendship and solidarity.
ORGANISERS THANK HOSTS AND CONTRIBUTORS
Following the concert, TÜSAMÜD thanked Kirkovo Mayor Shinasi Suleyman for the invitation and hospitality, as well as teacher Zekiye Hasan for her significant contribution to organising the event.
The association said it aims to preserve Turkish classical music and strengthen cultural ties and friendship between different communities through such events.
