Turkic World Children’s Festival kicks off

The Turkic World Children’s Festival has officially begun in Turkiye’s Black Sea region Samsun province, bringing together young participants from across the Turkic world in a vibrant celebration of culture and unity.

A total of 113 children from nine different countries gathered in the city, marching with their national flags. As part of the festival, organized under the leadership of Samsun Metropolitan Municipality, folk dance performances drew great attention. The performances highlighted centuries-old traditions and cultural heritage shared across the Turkic world.