Seyit Ali Sultan Dergah Postnişin Hasan Apti visits BAKEŞ in Western Thrace
The visit focused on exchanging views regarding BAKEŞ’s ongoing activities and evaluating cultural and educational initiatives serving the Turkish community of Western Thrace.
Cultural and Educational Cooperation Discussed
During the meeting, both sides discussed the importance of strengthening cultural preservation, educational development and community-based projects that support minority identity and heritage in the region.
The dialogue highlighted the role of institutions such as BAKEŞ in promoting research, cultural documentation and educational engagement within Western Thrace.
Three-Volume Encyclopedia Presented as Gift
As part of the visit, researcher and author Ibrahim Baltali presented Hasan Apti with a three-volume encyclopedia titled Western Thrace Villages Encyclopedia, a comprehensive reference work documenting the history, demographics and cultural heritage of villages across the region.
The symbolic gesture underscored the shared commitment to preserving historical memory and transmitting knowledge to future generations.
The meeting concluded in a constructive atmosphere, reaffirming cooperation between religious and cultural institutions within the Western Thrace Turkish community.
