8th International Turkish World Science and Culture Festival Begins in Gaziantep

Hosted by the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and the Gaziantep Governorship, in cooperation with the Turkish World Children Foundation, the 8th International Turkish World Science and Culture Festival has begun at the Kamil Ocak Sports Hall. Projects selected from over a thousand applications are being exhibited at the three-day event.

The organization, hosted by the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and the Gaziantep Governorship in cooperation with the Turkish World Children Foundation, brought together students and their advisory teachers from different provinces of Turkey and various countries around the world at the Kamil Ocak Sports Hall. The event aims to strengthen scientific and cultural interaction and to promote the innovative projects of youth on an international platform.

At the festival, which will last for three days, scientific and technological works of students selected from over a thousand applications are presented to visitors at 142 stands. In the organization where youth showcase their research, development, and production skills, project exhibitions as well as science workshops, talks, cultural events, and stage performances will take place.

Addressing the youth at the opening, Gaziantep Metropolitan Mayor Fatma Şahin emphasized that Turkey must be a country that develops and produces technology rather than consuming it, giving the message, "We will not be a market, we will produce." Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, protocol members visited the stands, and the festival will conclude with an award ceremony and closing program on October 28.