Aşık Veysel was commemorated on the 53rd anniversary of his death at MAKÜ

Within the scope of the "Science Cafe" event organized by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Science Communication Coordination, Turkish folk poet Âşık Veysel was discussed in a multifaceted manner on the 53rd anniversary of his death. The event was held at the Mehmet Uzal Social Sciences High School Conference Hall.

In the program, one of the speakers, Expert Teacher Mehmet Memiş Uludağ, explained Âşık Veysel's world of words and his place in folk literature. Makü Educational Sciences Dr. Lecturer Abdul Samet Demirkaya made evaluations on the poet's identity as an educator, drawing attention to the connection of his thoughts with today's educational understanding.

During the event, Music Teacher Armağan Çintaş performed Âşık Veysel's unforgettable works "Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım" and "Beni Hor Görme Kardeşim" accompanied by his bağlama. The performance was met with interest by the participants.

In the organized program, it was emphasized that Âşık Veysel was not only a folk poet but also an important educator conveying social values.

The program ended with the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the participants.