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Aleppo University’s faculty of arts held an event in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo to mark the “World Day of the Turkic Language Family” and the reopening of the Turkish language and literature department.
The event was attended by Türkiye’s consul general in Aleppo, Muammer Hakan Cengiz, the president of Aleppo University, academics, invited guests, and students studying the Turkish language.
As part of the program, a comprehensive exhibition was inaugurated to promote the Turkish language and literature.
The exhibition presented information on the origins and historical development of the Turkish language, alongside displays of books, paintings, traditional cultural items, various musical instruments, and selected artifacts from the Ottoman period reflecting Turkish culture.
Speaking to an Anadolu Agency correspondent, Consul General Cengiz said the consul donated new books to the department as part of the event.
He noted that the Turkish Language and Literature Department’s library would be further enriched with books highlighting the richness of the Turkish language and demonstrating the strong historical and cultural ties between Turkish and Arabic.
Expressing his satisfaction at being present at the reopening of the department, Cengiz said the university may request lecturers and academic staff from Türkiye, adding that no such request has yet been submitted.
He stressed that once a request is made, it would be addressed swiftly, saying, “We will provide academic staff support for the restructuring of the department.”
Cengiz added that Türkiye would continue to support the department in meeting its physical and technical needs upon receiving requests from the university.
He noted that the physical facilities of the Turkish language and literature department, along with other departments at Aleppo University, would be supported.
Cengiz extended his thanks to the president of Aleppo University, the head of the Foreign Languages Institute, the head of the Turkish Department, academics, and all students.
Foreign languages institute lecturer Munzire Havatimi said the event featured a broad introduction to Turkish culture.
“In addition to the main event, areas were allocated for a Turkish tea corner and a section showcasing core grammar books used in Turkish language instruction,” Havatimi said.
The event concluded with visits to a special section focusing on Ottoman-era literature and lifestyle, a music and arts corner, and two separate literary sections dedicated to classical and modern Turkish literature.
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