Van Culture Night held in Bodrum by local association

The Bodrum Vanlılar Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği organized a Van Culture Night at a hotel in Bodrum, Muğla, bringing together hundreds of residents from Van and various political figures.

Attendees included TBMM Deputy Chair Pervin Buldan, AK Party Van deputies Burhan Kayatürk and Kayhan Türkmenoğlu, and local leaders such as Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras and Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci. Speakers emphasized unity, solidarity, and the importance of preserving cultural values among Van residents living in different cities.

The event featured performances by the Van Oturma Gecesi Group and TRT artist Hüsamettin Subaşı, showcasing traditional Van folk songs. The Van Oturma Gecesi tradition, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, was highlighted as a key element of the region's musical heritage. During the program, local officials received plaques for their contributions to the event.