Skopje hosts Bağlar Culture and Thought Days

The Bağlar Culture and Thought Days, organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) as part of the Balkans Literature Bus program, has officially opened in Skopje, North Macedonia.

The opening ceremony included Turkish Ambassador to Skopje Alper Aktaş, YTB Vice President Murat Kazancı, and various representatives from Turkish and local institutions, along with approximately 30 authors from Turkey. Ambassador Aktaş spoke on the role of the writer, describing the literary figure as someone who travels through the cultural geography to connect with people.

Murat Kazancı noted that Skopje has historically been a dynamic center for literature and culture. He stated that the program will continue from Skopje to Sarajevo, Novi Pazar, and Prizren. He also highlighted the Bağlar Magazine, which began publication in 2022, as a platform for young writers and poets across the Balkans.