Time flies. This year, 2017, is the 60th anniversary of Turkish-Korean diplomacy. It's actually impressive to hold a friendly human relationship for thus long betwixt 2 countries. For your information, Turkey is known every bit a “brother country” inwards Korea. This corresponds to the Turkish citizens' feelings, every bit well. In companionship to limited these usual feelings, during this whole twelvemonth of 2017 many events varying from cultural to scientific, every bit good every bit fairs in addition to other introductory events, volition accept house inwards many cities inwards Turkey. Some of the many aims are to innovate Korea in addition to to increase collaborative projects betwixt people, in addition to also to betoken out the skilful diplomatic ties betwixt the 2 countries. This volition aid to increase the awareness of the citizens. Making allies is 1 thing, but maintaining the human relationship requires considerable show in addition to care. Both countries are worth praising inwards this regard.
I was invited to the ceremony inwards Istanbul. Here, I would similar to portion roughly within data close the celebratory outcome that took house at the Cemal Resit Rey Congress Center inwards Istanbul on March 7, 2017.
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| The deputy governor of Istanbul speaks at the event. |
After the invited guests took their place, the ceremony started promptly. We were warmly welcomed yesteryear the consul full general of Korea inwards Istanbul. In his speech, he mentioned our potent bonds, specially strengthened since the Korean War. He mentioned the emotional warm moments during the FIFA World Cup inwards 2002, demonstrating fair play to the last. He also mentioned the Korean people who chanted for Turkey to commemorate their tertiary house finish. He said it was 1 of the most memorable moments of friendship betwixt the 2 countries, setting a smashing model for the world.
Following him, the deputy governor of Istanbul also gave a prissy speech. He repeated the same inspiring moments inwards our shared history. He also mentioned the novel Korean Language & Literature Department inwards the Faculty of Letters at Istanbul University.
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| VIPs stand upwardly for a commemorative photograph during the ceremony. |
When the addresses were over, the invited guests came to the phase in addition to a commemorative photograph was taken. Then, a taekwondo demonstration was held. The immature taekwondo pupils were real cute in addition to charming. They finished yesteryear belongings upwardly both the Korean in addition to Turkish flags inwards both hands. This was real prissy to see. The audience really felt the warm friendly atmosphere.
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| A taekwondo demonstration takes house during the ceremony. |
After the official events were over, an opened upwardly buffet inwards the hall upstairs was waiting for the guests. The offerings on the card consisted of Turkish in addition to Korean dishes. It was worthy of the 60th anniversary.
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| The opened upwardly buffet consists of Korean in addition to Turkish dishes, in addition to is enjoyed yesteryear all the guests. |
Among the guests, at that topographic point were teachers from the King Sejong Institute in addition to roughly graduates of the institute, professors from Istanbul in addition to Bogazici universities, amongst the form attendance of Mahmut Ak, the rector of Istanbul University, every bit good every bit Selcuk Esenbel in addition to Hyunwoong Hong, both from Bogazici University, representatives from the Korea Tourism Organisation in addition to many to a greater extent than distinguished persons.
The guests were able to accept a expect at the exhibition, consisting of photographs expressing the industrial collaborations betwixt Korea in addition to Turkey, every bit good every bit expressing the advanced scientific in addition to industrial might of Korea. Overall, it was a satisfying night.
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| Shim Sa Kong (second from the left) from the Istanbul King Sejong Institute poses amongst her students, Merve Vatansever (left) Ayse Oncul (second from the right) in addition to Ece Yildirim (right). |
By Ayse Oncul
Korea.net Honorary Reporter
Photos: Ayse Oncul
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