Hıdrellez enthusiasm in Ilica village of Xanthi
The traditional Hıdrellez event organised jointly by Xanthi Turkish Union and Mustafçova Municipality in Ilıca village attracted great interest of the Muslim Turkish people of the region.
The traditional Hıdrellez Spring Festival celebrations in Ilıca village attracted great participation from the region and the surrounding villages as well as from the centre of Xanthi and other villages. The Hıdrellez celebrations, which had a festive atmosphere, were enlivened by the performances of the folklore teams of the Xanthi Turkish Union and the performances of young musicians.
Consul General of Turkey in Komotini Aykut Ünal and his wife İlayda Ünal also participated in the traditional Hıdrellez celebrations organised by Xanthi Turkish Union and Mustafçova Municipality.
In the post made on the social media account of the Consulate General of Turkey in Komotini, the following statement was made: "We attended the Hıdırellez festival organised by Mustafçova Municipality and Xanthi Turkish Union in Ilıca. We congratulate those who contributed to the event which attracted great interest."
Mufti of Xanthi Mustafa Trampa, Mayor of Mustafçova Ahmet Kurt, President of Xanthi Turkish Union Ozan Ahmetoğlu, President of FEP Party Çiğdem Asafoğlu, President of WTMUGA Hüseyin Baltacı, Deputy Mayors and Council Members, FEP Party Candidates for the European Parliament, many association executives and many cognates participated in the Hıdrellez events.