Turkish Culture in the Balkans is Carried to the Future Through Art Activities

Turkish culture, rooted in the Balkans since the Ottoman period, continues to maintain its existence through language, literature, theater, music, and traditional arts. Intensive efforts are being carried out in centers such as Prizren and Skopje to preserve the cultural heritage in the region.

Keeping the Deep-Rooted Heritage Alive

Turkish culture, which has taken root in the Balkans since the Ottoman period, has maintained its presence in the fields of language, literature, theater, music, and traditional arts for centuries.

While Turkish communities in the region continue to pass on their cultural heritage to future generations, cultural and art activities sustained in important centers such as Prizren contribute to keeping the Turkish language alive.

The Role of Prizren and Skopje

The city of Prizren stands out as an exemplary center in terms of reading culture, the survival of the Turkish language, and a strong cultural and artistic accumulation.

In this geography where almost any Turk on the street can be a poet, novelist, theater actor, or painter, plays and works at the Skopje Turkish Theatre are also part of this struggle.

Activities of TÜRKSOY

TÜRKSOY Deputy Secretary-General Sayit Yusuf stated that the Balkans are an inseparable part of the Turkic world and expressed that the institution will continue its activities with an increasing momentum.

It was emphasized that the common goal of activities such as theater, literature, and performing arts in the region is to keep Turkish culture and identity alive.

Brotherhood and the Future

The bond between the Balkan Turks and the Turkic world is likened to family relations, emphasizing the importance of a shared future.

Thanks to the vibrant struggle for Turkism and the Turkish language given in the region, the mindset of "As long as they exist, we will exist" is adopted.