Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) celebrated the 23rd of April National Sovereignty and Children's Day with great enthusiasm and excitement in Susuz Village as part of the Village University Project with the Young Volunteers in the Village program.
The events were organized with the contributions of various student communities of MAKÜ. While the MAKÜ Folk Dance and Modern Dance Community mesmerized the audience with the Teke Zeybeği performance; the LÖSEV Community left a meaningful mark by painting their hands with the children and pressing them onto a white cloth. The fun scientific experiments organized by the Children and Science Community allowed the children to both learn and have fun. The Youth and Sports Community and the Don't Underestimate Children Community added color to the festive atmosphere with face painting activities. The Gastronomy Community contributed by allowing children to draw shapes on cookies, helping them to express their creativity and enjoy delicious moments.
Additionally, a music group consisting of MAKÜ students played guitar and sang songs, giving the children an unforgettable concert. The celebrations continued with the viewing of the 23rd of April performances prepared by the children.
MAKÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hakan Öner, who attended the program, also joined the students and the villagers to celebrate this meaningful day with them.
We, as the MAKÜ family, extend our heartfelt thanks to the Village Headman Hasan Karatay for his sincere hospitality, to the Principal of Susuz Primary and Secondary School Mehmet Kurt for his unwavering support throughout the event, to the hospitable people of Susuz, and to the cheerful children, the true heroes of this special day, whose smiles never faded.