Joyful celebrations at the 4th Gökçeler Summer Festival
The 4th Gökçeler Summer Festival was held on Saturday, July 19, in the garden of the village’s primary school, drawing a large crowd from Gökçeler and neighboring villages.
The festival kicked off with a series of activities for children, including face painting, games, songs, and dance performances, creating a joyful atmosphere for families and young attendees.
Among the event highlights were a performance by Butterfly Dance Studio and a musical presentation by music teacher Gönen Molla and his students, which received enthusiastic applause from the audience. The night concluded with a lively concert by singer Sakis Verros.
Several local organizations participated in the festival by setting up booths, including the Ketenlik Association, Yassıören Association, and Gökçeler Kızılyıldız Football Club. A local handicrafts exhibition was also featured, showcasing traditional arts to the delight of visitors.
Guests were warmly welcomed by Eda Fındıkçıoğlu, President of the Gökçeler Youth Association, and her fellow board members.
Prominent figures attending the festival included:
- Mustafa Trampa, President of the Consultative Committee of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace and Mufti of Xanthi
- Hüseyin Zeybek and Burhan Baran, Members of Parliament from İskeçe
- Fatih Ismailko, Regional Councilor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
- Hüseyin Baltacı, President of the Association of Western Thrace Minority University Graduates (WTMUGA)
- Kerem Abdurahimoğlu, President of the İskeçe Turkish Union
- Mehmet Duban, President of the Minority School Committees Union
- Bahri Belço, Vice President of the Friendship, Equality, Peace Party (FEP)
- Ozan Ahmetoğlu, President of the School Board of the Minority Middle and High School of İskeçe
- Members of the Bulustra Municipal Council, other local officials, and hundreds of compatriots from across the region
The festival once again served as a vibrant celebration of community spirit, culture, and youth engagement in the region.
