International Health and Wellbeing in Old Age Festival Concludes in Kepez
The international festival organized by Kepez Municipality concluded after three days filled with workshops, panels, and various cultural events.
Organized by Kepez Municipality with the vision of an 'Age-Friendly Kepez' and the theme 'From a Lifetime to a Future', the 2nd International Health and Well-being in Old Age Festival has concluded following a rich three-day program.
Highlights of the Festival's Closing Day
The festival, organized by Kepez Municipality, kicked off its final day program with sustainable living and creative design workshops. Throughout the events, participants had the opportunity to both create and experience various practices.
Art and Environmental Awareness Events
Origami, one of the prominent examples of Japanese art, was introduced to festival participants through a presentation by Dr. Ikuko Murakami. Additionally, the 'Waste Hunters Saving the Future' event was held to draw attention to the upcycling of waste.
Climate Resilient Cities Panel
During the session titled 'COP31 Panel: Age-Friendly Solutions in Climate Resilient Cities' held within the scope of the festival, the impacts of climate change on urban life and the needs of elderly individuals were discussed in detail.
Music, Dance, and Recycling Fashion Show
Within the framework of the events, the Antalya 60+ Refreshment University Turkish Folk Music Choir, the Cyprus Kyrenia 60+ Refreshment University Choir, and the Russian Choir took the stage. The program also featured the 'Aging World, Life-Giving Fashion Recycling and Sustainable Design Fashion Show'.