BURSA (WORLD) – Bursa, which received the title of Cultural Capital of the Turkic World at the 38th Term Meeting of the Permanent Council of Ministers of Culture of TURKSOY, hosted the 39th Term Meeting of the Council, which will transfer the title to Shusha, Azerbaijan. Speaking at the inauguration of the council, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy stated that the “Cultural Capital of the Turkic World” project reached its goal this year as well, adding that the “Cultural Capital of the Turkic World” application enables cities to gain a cultural brand value. We proudly realized the last of the Turkish peoples cultural festival in Bursa, which we hosted in Kastamonu. Artists, academics and intellectuals from all over the world shared cultural interaction and experience. I am pleased to say that the cooperation of our local administrations and our Ministry and your valuable With the participation of our brothers and sisters, the Turkish World Capital of Culture project reached its goal this year as well.Bursa, the city of civilizations and the capital of the Ottoman Empire, will hand over the ‘Cultural Capital of the Turkic World’ banner, which it deserves, to the city of Shusha, one of the most important centers of Azerbaijani culture and art, in 2023. Shusha, with its rich history, come the people of Azerbaijan It is a symbol of their endowments. This ancient cradle of culture, which was saved from the occupation of the Turkish world, will be resurrected and will amaze the world.”
“Azerbaijan is on duty”
Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Alinur Aktaş said that one year has passed since the title of cultural capital was transferred from Khiva in Uzbekistan to Bursa, and now it’s time to watch the city of Shusha in Azerbaijan. Underlining that Bursa is an ancient city where the foundations of the greatest civilization this geography has ever seen were laid, Mayor Aktaş said, “Bursa is the place where that magnificent dream, starting from Asia, the Middle East, and extending to the depths of Europe, has become reality and is unlocked. As Bursa, the Capital of the Turkish World in 2022; So far, we have talked about our Bursa and introduced our values in many organizations and events, from panels to symposiums, from gala concerts to promotional days and international fairs, both in Bursa and at home and abroad, together with our ministry, governorship, TÜRKSOY and our city dynamics. We made our city the heart of the Turkish world with the national and international events we organized throughout the year.”
“He built a bridge”
President Aktaş also proposed to the Council the establishment of the “Association of Cultural Capitals of the Turkic World” in order to transform the relations between cultural capitals into a sustainable form and to ensure that this can be carried out under an institutional structure. TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev said that with its 30-year history, the organization directly contributes to the development, transfer and promotion of Turkish culture. Expressing that TURKSOY is a golden bridge between peoples speaking the Turkish language, Raev noted that they are working hard to fulfill their responsibilities. After the opening meeting of the council, Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and guest ministers visited the exhibition on Azerbaijan Shusha.
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