Ahi Evran Week Message from Kayseri Chamber of Commerce President Gülsoy
Kayseri Chamber of Commerce President Ömer Gülsoy emphasized in his message for Ahi Evran Week that this culture is an 800-year-old philosophy of life.
Kayseri Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Ömer Gülsoy issued a written statement on the occasion of Ahi Evran Week, stating that Ahilik is a deep-rooted heritage uniting economy with morality.
The Importance of Ahi Evran Culture
Kayseri Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Ömer Gülsoy released a written message on the occasion of Ahi Evran Week.
Stating that Ahilik is not merely a commercial order, Gülsoy emphasized that it is an 800-year-old spiritual heritage and philosophy of life.
Transmission to Future Generations
He stated that just as historical works left by ancestors must be protected, the heritage of Ahilik and the Sisters of Anatolia must also be embraced.
Chairman Gülsoy expressed that passing these values on to future generations is a great responsibility.
The Union of Economy and Morality
It was stated that the culture of Ahilik reflects the spirit of solidarity into the economy with its understanding based on respect, honesty, and justice.
It was noted that in the Ahi system, economy and morality are inseparable complements of each other.
Kayseri and Ahi Values
In the message, it was expressed that the understanding of "we" always prevails in the Ahi culture instead of the word "I".
It was emphasized that the city of Kayseri, where the heart of trade beats, is among the leading important centers nourished by Ahi values.
Basic Rules of Business Life
It was conveyed that Ahilik has a structure that determines all the rules of business life from production to competition.
Attention was drawn to the need for tradesmen to keep the tradition of morning prayer earnings solidarity alive, avoid destructive competition, and engage in quality production.
Sisters of Anatolia Organization
A special mention was also made in the statement to the Sisters of Anatolia Organization, founded by Fatma Bacı, the wife of Ahi Evran.
Emphasizing the historical and cultural importance of the Bacıyan-ı Rum movement, the week of all tradesmen and artisans was celebrated.