Talas hosts 2nd Turkic World Poets and Writers Meeting

The 2nd Talas Turkic World Poets and Writers Meeting concluded in Talas, organized by the Talas Municipality in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TİKA, and the Turkish Literature Foundation.

The two-day event brought together 33 poets and writers from various regions, including Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, Georgia, the Russian Federation, North Macedonia, Gagauzia, and Kirkuk-Turkmeneli. The gathering focused on the unifying power of literature and the shared language and culture of the Turkic world.

During the poetry night held at the Religious Higher Specialization Center, Azerbaijani poet Samir Rüstemhanlı emphasized the importance of preserving literature, stating, “Those who pursue the word are few, but the word is what remains.” Serhat Kabaklı, President of the Turkish Literature Foundation, noted that literature plays a vital role in maintaining the identity and existence of nations.