TİKA President Abdullah Eren visits BTTDD Bursa Branch, emphasizes Western Thrace cultural heritage
The visit highlighted the importance of preserving the cultural identity and strengthening the social solidarity of the Western Thrace Turkish community.
During the meeting, discussions focused on community initiatives, youth-oriented projects, cultural activities, and efforts to enhance institutional cooperation and civic engagement among Western Thrace Turks living in Bursa.
Association representatives expressed their appreciation for the visit and thanked Eren for his engagement with the community and support for diaspora-related cultural work.
Emotional Moment During Heritage Discussion
According to reports, Eren experienced an emotional moment when he located his ancestral village on a map of Western Thrace displayed during the visit, recalling childhood memories of his grandfather, uncle, and cousins.
He emphasized that preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Western Thrace Turks remains a key priority and praised the BTTDD Bursa branch for its ongoing contributions in this field.
The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, reinforcing institutional ties between TİKA and diaspora civil society organizations.
