İskeçe primary school fundraiser draws strong community turnout
A traditional charity bazaar organised to support sixth-grade students at the İskeçe Central Turkish Minority Primary School brought together students, parents, community representatives and local officials on Sunday, October 11.
The event was organised in cooperation with the school's Parent-Teacher Association and parents, with proceeds intended to help fund a trip for students graduating from the primary school this year.
Families of the sixth-grade students prepared a variety of homemade foods for sale, while children's activities, including face painting and hand-drawn designs, added to the festive atmosphere.
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND
The bazaar attracted several representatives of the Turkish minority community in Western Thrace, as well as diplomatic and local officials.
Those attending included Mustafa Trampa, president of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board and mufti of İskeçe (Xanthi); deputy consuls Onur Sezer and Yunus Boz from the Consulate General of Türkiye in Gümülcine (Komotini); İskeçe MPs Hüseyin Zeybek and Burhan Baran; İskeçe Turkish Union President Kerem Abdurrahimoğlu; and Cem Salihoğlu, deputy mayor of İnhanlı Municipality.
Representatives of minority associations and local authorities also attended the gathering.
SOLIDARITY THROUGH EDUCATION
The event continued into the evening, highlighting community solidarity and cooperation in support of students preparing to complete their primary education.
The bazaar provided an opportunity for families and community members to contribute to the students' upcoming trip while bringing the school community together.
