Uşak University celebrated Nowruz, the symbol of the arrival of spring, with various events.

Nowruz Festival, which heralds the arrival of spring, abundance and fertility, was celebrated at Uşak University Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Congress and Culture Centre with the participation of Uşak Mayor Özkan Yalım, Uşak University Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş, Uşak Deputy Governor Burak Bozkurt Gürses, provincial protocol, academicians and students.

The ceremony started with a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem, followed by the Nevruz Documentary prepared by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and opening speeches.

Rector Savaş: ‘Nowruz is a symbol of unity and solidarity, tolerance and brotherhood.

Uşak University Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş, in his speech at the Nowruz programme, emphasised that Nowruz is not only a symbol of the change of seasons, but also a symbol of innovations, beginnings and hopes.

Rector Savaş made the following statements in his speech:

‘Nowruz is not only a change of season, but also a symbol of innovations, beginnings and hopes. Like the awakening of nature, Nowruz revitalises our spirit, invites us to be reborn, grow together and move forward. This centuries-old tradition reminds us how precious peace, friendship and brotherhood are. The thousands of years of cultural heritage of the Turkish nation has taught us how important it is to be stronger in unity and solidarity and to see our differences as richness. Today, as we share this enthusiasm, we celebrate not only the traces of the past but also the hopes of the future.’

Rector Savaş: “I wish that Nevruz Bayram brings prosperity and blessings to our country, our cultural sphere, and all of humanity.”

Rector Savaş concluded his speech by wishing that Nowruz Festival will bring peace, tranquility and happiness to the whole heartland and humanity, especially to Turkey.

Mayor Özkan Yalım congratulated everyone on 21 March Nowruz and wished everyone success in their work.

Delivering a speech on behalf of Governor Dr. Naci Aktaş, Deputy Governor Burak Bozkurt Gürses drew attention to the importance of Nowruz in Turkish culture and celebrated Nowruz, the herald of spring, which reinforces the feelings of unity and solidarity.

Following the opening speeches, the music and folk dances show, which was choreographed by Dr Onur Altıntuğ, Lecturer at Uşak University Faculty of Education and Meltem Altıntuğ, Lecturer at Faculty of Sports Sciences, was highly appreciated. The show gave the audience unforgettable moments.

The programme at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Congress and Culture Centre ended with the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to Dr. Onur Altıntuğ and Lecturer Meltem Altıntuğ and a group photo shoot.

Nowruz celebrations continued with Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş and the provincial protocol forging iron on the anvil, one of the symbols of Nowruz, and lighting the Nowruz fire. Rector Savaş and students enthusiastically jumped from the Nevruz fire. Uşak University student organisations also opened stands during the celebrations. Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş and the accompanying delegation visited the stands and chatted with the students.