There are many celebrations being organized in Turkmenistan and abroad regarding its rapidly development in the world and the announcement of 2018 as a year "Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road". It is important for the Turkmen people who deeply respect their ancient history and rich culture which are based on thousands of years of history.
On March 14th 2018, festivities were organized at the Kırklareli University of Turkey devoted to the International Novruz Feast with the participation of foreign and local students. The professors, administrators and a large number of students attended this student festival.
Foreign students who come from different countries all over the world together with local students, have organized exhibition stands and their local traditional dances. The traditional dance “Küşt depdi” which was recently listed at the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List on the initiative of President of Turkmenistan, have impressed the attendees.
A comprehensive exhibition stand was organized by Turkmen students with the support of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan introducing the latest achievements of the country, the rich culture and ancient history of the Turkmen people devoted to the declaration of 2018 as the year "Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road".
At the end of the event, Turkmen students expressed their infinite gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the opportunities to study at respectable higher educational institutions abroad and wished strong health, many years of life and every success in his activities.
