Melikgazi Municipality, To the Netherlands On the 60th Anniversary of Migration“Pioneering Women of Migration” which includes exhibitions, documentaries, panels and concert events titled carried out the program.

Melikgazi Municipality, Dutch Embassy, ​​Sustainable Development and Urban Research Association (SÜRKAD) and Erciyes University, organized in cooperation with the expatriate life The intense interest shown in the event where the success stories of pioneering women were told The interest did not go unnoticed.

For expatriate citizens in the Netherlands, two countries for their contribution to improving relations between Thanking Melikgazi Mayor Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Palancıoğlu, “ As Melikgazi Municipality, we are hosting a nice event today. Our Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands and his delegation, as well as the association in the Netherlands Our representatives are our guests here. With migration, not only from Kayseri; all from the country to the Netherlands to work and search for job opportunities. Our citizens stay there. Many of our female citizens from the local They achieved great success and continued their lives in the Netherlands. to all Thank you. Europe, Turkey's knows its importance. It is extremely important that we operate together. Ours The fact that some of our population lives in the Netherlands, that we are neighbors, Our need is extremely important for the development of these relations. Therefore To all our expat brothers in the Netherlands, we would like to inform you that the relations between the two countries are I thank them for their contribution to its development. Kayseri trade It is one of the most prominent provinces of Turkey in terms of business in netherlands It is one of the countries that stand out as Therefore, our common denominator is trade. This “We would be happy to collaborate on new studies on this subject.” he said.

“We have a Turkish population of more than 5 million in Europe!”

In his speech in the exhibition hall, Turkey's European Referring to the importance of his active role within the organization, Mayor Palancıoğlu continued his speech as follows: continued:

“Songs were written and folk songs were composed about homesickness. On the 60th anniversary of migration, societies are now united through marriage and work. in case. I am also a Mayor representing our country in the European Council. I attend meetings and committee meetings every six months. I see how active Turkey is in Europe. of the Turks In the Netherlands, there is no longer any change in politics, legal system, healthcare system and trade. I know it's included. Therefore, the relations between the Netherlands and Türkiye development is extremely important. Many people went from Kayseri to Europe. We have workers. In a different language, in a different country, in a different culture Living and going through those troubles was very difficult, especially for those who left first; But Now we see that the new generation has adapted very well. Today in Europe I think we have a population of more than 5 million. from the mayor Turks are included in the system, right down to the football player. It's up to us Our duty is to contribute to the development of these relations as municipalities and society. I hope that the exhibition we opened here, the panels and other events that took place here will contribute to these relations. It contributes to the development.”

Sustainable Development and Urban Research Association (SÜRKAD) Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Burhanettin Carlak stated that the wave of migration that started 60 years ago was not only economic. It is not a journey made for reasons; story of identity, culture and solidarity Stating that Turkish society is interested in Europe, from politics to economy, from art to He stated that the academy has a strong presence in a wide range of areas.

Dutch Ambassador Deputy Nathalie Lintvelt said that Turkish women living in the Netherlands Stating that the exhibition about their lives was brought to Turkey from the Netherlands They want to make their stories known and honor them with the exhibition He said what he wanted.

Program after the exhibition continued with panels, documentaries and concert events.