The Common Future Meeting, organized as part of the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival by Bülbülzade Foundation, brought together representatives of Turkish and Syrian communities around a strategic and philosophical vision.As part of the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival events organized by Bülbülzade Foundation, a comprehensive Common Future Meeting was held to discuss social cohesion processes in the region and strategic steps for the future. The meeting, attended by Syrian community leaders, academics, and bureaucrats, featured speeches by Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir, Migration Services Center Coordinator Remzi Yılmaz, Foundation Board of Trustees Member Mahmut Kaçmazer, Temporary Protection Integration Group Head Raşit Korkmaz, and Prof. Dr. Yücel Karadaş. During the meeting, many critical topics were discussed, including the legal status of Syrian migrants, travel permits, economic integration, and future institutional cooperation.A NEW ERA IN MIGRATION MANAGEMENTRaşit Korkmaz, Head of the Temporary Protection Integration Group, first shared information regarding institutional restructuring within the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and current legal procedures being implemented. Korkmaz stated that the residence permit unit has now been incorporated into the scope of regular migration and reminded participants that it is legally impossible for individuals who did not enter the country through legal channels to obtain residence permits. He announced that the Gaziantep Consulate has become operational and noted that various conveniences have been provided regarding address declarations and travel permits for individuals under temporary protection status, while legal obligations continue in full. He stated that there is currently no comprehensive study on the matter, but that in the long term they expect those under temporary protection status to transition to a residence permit model.WE WILL LEARN FROM THE PAST AND BUILD THE FUTURESpeaking at the meeting, Mahmut Kaçmazer stated that they share the same history and view the suffering experienced as their own. Kaçmazer emphasized that just as people stood shoulder to shoulder at Gallipoli, today they also share a common destiny and future. He noted that after enduring great hardships, attention should now be focused on learning from the past and determining how to build the future. Kaçmazer stated that an overarching vision must be developed to produce together, set common goals, and witness once again the days when bridges between Gaziantep and Aleppo can be rebuilt without even asking for identity documents. He stressed that societies are like the fingers of one hand.THE ADMINISTRATION OF COEXISTENCE WILL OVERCOME BUREAUCRATIC OBSTACLESProf. Dr. Yücel Karadaş evaluated the current state of relations between the Turkish and Syrian peoples from an academic perspective. Karadaş stated that especially over the last two years, both sides have come to understand much more clearly the awareness of coexistence and the inevitability of this reality. He shared his vision of a common future in which bureaucratic obstacles are overcome and a more comfortable system of entry and exit is established.A VISION OF A GREAT GEOGRAPHY AFTER A CENTURY OF LONGINGIn the closing section of the meeting, Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir stated that the two societies are like Jacob’s children who were separated from one another and that the painful war has reunited these people after a century of longing. Aldemir expressed that this historic process represents an important opportunity to carry societies into the future. He emphasized that, without becoming trapped by daily problems, it is necessary to revive the pluralism and diversity that have been lost on earth in order to once again become the hope of Aleppo, Damascus, Baghdad, Jerusalem, Mecca, Cairo, and indeed all humanity. Aldemir stressed that every individual must work harder by focusing on this great issue that transcends geographical borders. Concluding his speech, he stated that the time has come to discuss not problems, but planning, investments, ideas, thought, and philosophy.

The Traditional Spring Festival organized by Bülbülzade Foundation at Festivals Park hosted its official opening ceremony on its second day. Messages of unity, solidarity, and cooperation came to the forefront during the ceremony, which was attended by city officials and numerous guests.The official opening program of the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, which Bülbülzade Foundation has brought to Festivals Park this year, was held on the second day with strong participation. The opening ceremony was attended by Gaziantep Provincial Mufti Mustafa Soykök, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Feray Yılmaz, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Abdülkadir Sökücü, Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir, Mosaic Women and Family Association President Rabia Aldemir, heads of foundation units, volunteers, and many invited guests.THE RIBBON WAS CUT WITH PRAYERSSpeaking at the ceremony, Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir said, “As Bülbülzade Foundation, we are honored to keep alive the spirit of solidarity in our city through this tradition that is approaching a quarter of a century. This movement of goodness, which has grown with the handcrafts of our volunteers and the great support of our people, is much more than a bazaar; it is the strongest bridge carrying our brotherhood and culture of sharing into the future.” Following the protocol speeches, ribbons were cut with the opening prayer led by Mufti Soykök, and participants toured the stands together afterward to receive information.STRENGTHENING SOCIAL BONDSThe festival, which will take place across the spacious area of Festivals Park between June 11–14, has attracted significant interest from the people of Gaziantep since its first day. The stands, prepared through weeks of effort by women’s branches, volunteers, and foundation units, showcase a wide range of products from handmade crafts to local delicacies. Aiming both to contribute to the foundation’s humanitarian aid activities and to strengthen social ties within the city, this meaningful organization once again demonstrated one of the finest examples of social solidarity on its opening day.

The Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival organized by Bülbülzade Foundation opened its doors at Festivals Park with first-day activities. On the opening day, which attracted significant participation from the people of Gaziantep, the festival grounds were enlivened with workshops and stage performances.One of the city's most established events, the Bülbülzade Foundation Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, offered visitors moments filled with entertainment and solidarity on its first day. The first day's activities began at 4:00 PM with the "Children's Songs" stage performance for children aged 4-6, held on the main stage. This program, which witnessed joyful moments for children, was followed at 5:00 PM by a Nature Walk for children aged 4-12 around the festival area. During the evening hours, creative spaces were established within the stands for children. The Salt Ceramics Workshop for ages 7-11, which began at 6:00 PM, and the Art Workshop held at 7:00 PM enabled young guests to showcase their skills and enjoy a memorable first day. The stands opened by the foundation's units, along with handmade local delicacies, attracted great interest from visitors from the very first day.EXCITEMENT CONTINUES ON THE SECOND DAY OF THE FESTIVALThe activities of the festival's second day, Friday, June 12, will begin at 4:00 PM with the Mind and Intelligence Games Workshop in front of the stands. At 5:00 PM, Family Competitions for children aged 4-12 will be held on the main stage. During the evening session, an Art Workshop themed "Fake Marbling Art" will take place inside the stands at 6:00 PM, followed by a Treasure Hunt Game at 7:00 PM. At 7:30 PM, an Aikido Demonstration by Instructors and Students will be presented in front of the stage. At 8:00 PM, a Nature Walk will be held around the festival grounds, while the GAP School for the Visually Impaired – Mini Concert and Performance Program will meet the audience on the main stage. Following the Banner Preparation activity in front of the stage at 8:30 PM, the second day of the festival will conclude with the Katre Instructors' Music Recital at 9:00 PM.

The Education Curricula Workshop organized by the Anatolian Federation concluded after two days of intensive sessions at Bülbülzade Foundation, with a new roadmap established to carry the institution’s vision and civilizational ideal into the future.The Education Curricula Workshop, organized to bring a dynamic and powerful momentum to the educational system within the Anatolian Federation, was held on June 6–7 at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters. During the two-day structural deliberations conducted without interruption across five different workshops, all sentiments, challenges, and concrete solution proposals from the field were comprehensively addressed. The workshop, shaped by the participation of experts and board members in their respective fields, emphasized the importance of remaining open to institutional renewal in the modern world, while the goal of establishing an original language capable of building the next century received the highest level of endorsement.FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE HUMAN PENEvaluating the technical and institutional framework of the workshop, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yayla stated that the educational programs being prepared should possess a quality fully aligned with the institutional identity and remain free from mechanistic characteristics. Referring to the importance of eliminating the uniformity and imbalance brought about by artificial intelligence in the current curriculum drafts, Yayla noted that the programs must be transformed into original works produced by the human pen. Emphasizing that these studies, which will be published by the Federation and presented to society, must reflect the institutional language and spirit one hundred percent, Yayla stated that technical review and editorial processes would be meticulously carried out over the next two months together with expert contributors. Following these efforts, the updated four modules will be implemented through practical applications with teachers participating in the upcoming Anatolian Gatherings.EMPHASIS ON STRATEGIC INTELLECTIn his closing speech summarizing the philosophical background and institutional mission of the workshop, Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation and Bülbülzade Foundation, stated that this milestone, the product of long-term effort, had been completed with goodwill and success. Stressing that it is necessary to speak the language of the new era and the coming century, Aldemir underlined that the new curriculum should be far removed from abstract philosophizing and instead possess a system that is simple, clear, and directly focused on solving problems. Noting that institutionalization should function according to a “one-stop office” approach that produces results rather than cumbersome bureaucratic structures, Aldemir summarized the Federation’s two major missions with the following words: “We have two fundamental goals. The first is to keep the conscience of the people alive at all times in the face of the desensitization brought about by globalization. The second is to provide constructive contributions, rooted in Muslim thought, to the strategic intellects of decision-makers.”SHARED RESPONSIBILITY IN THE FIELDStating that the vision put forward during the workshop would not remain limited to a theoretical framework but would be directly reflected in the field through the upcoming Summer Schools process and the Anatolian Gatherings, which function as a congress of ideas, Turgay Aldemir called on all contributors to take institutional initiative. It was stated that these efforts constitute a tremendous trust left for the future in the cause of reviving Islamic civilization and presenting it correctly to humanity, and that the qualified outputs achieved will soon be translated into different languages and shared with the entire world.

The Education Curricula Workshop organized by the Anadolu Federation began on June 6-7 at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters with the participation of numerous academics, educators, and civil society volunteers.Organized by the Anadolu Federation with the aim of shaping the new-term vision that will guide educational activities, the Education Curricula Workshop was held with the intensive participation of many academics, expert educators, and civil society volunteers from all corners of Anatolia. Opening its doors with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, this intensive two-day program is being held on June 6-7 at the Bülbülzade Foundation headquarters. During the sessions, where participants share their knowledge, experience, and expertise, the new challenges, cultural transformations, and structural issues brought about by the rapidly digitalizing modern world are examined in depth. All stages of building a human-centered, profound, original, and entirely indigenous educational model capable of standing against this global and digital wave are being comprehensively discussed through the collective wisdom of academics and experts.A HOLISTIC AND FLUID EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHYSpeaking at the opening of the workshop, Anadolu Federation and Bülbülzade Foundation President Turgay Aldemir emphasized that education is not merely a technical process. Drawing attention to the rapid consumption, digitalization, and superficiality of today’s world, Aldemir stated that, as the Federation and Foundation, they advocate a holistic and fluid educational philosophy that addresses the human being in six fundamental dimensions: intellectual, emotional, moral, spiritual, physical, and aesthetic. He noted that through this curriculum study, they aim to transform their efforts to produce good people, effective words, and qualified works into tangible opportunities.A JOURNEY OF AWAKENING AND PERSONALITY FORMATIONDefining the role of education in this age of digitalization and rapid consumption, President Aldemir stated: “In such an era, education is no longer merely a technical process; it is about opening the doors to an environment, a deepening process, and a character-building journey that amplifies the essence within a person and enables the liberation of that strengthened essence.” Stating that they shape the Federation’s vision in line with these principles, Aldemir expressed their approach to humanity with the words: “In our perspective, education is not an engineering process that imposes a form from the outside; it is a journey of awakening, revival, and discovering one’s character that unfolds from within.”THE ENTIRE SOCIETY WILL BENEFIT FROM THE CURRICULUMTouching upon the institution’s fundamental mission and the connection established across generations, Aldemir stated, “Our primary goal is not to create generations dependent on us, but to establish a habitat where individuals can realize themselves, strengthen their essence, and at the same time work together.” Emphasizing the importance of responsibility, Aldemir said, “The past is our root, the present is our responsibility, and the future is our trust. We must act responsibly toward this and make preparations accordingly.” He added that the fundamental purpose of education is not to dull the potential within people but to reveal it. Aldemir announced that once the curriculum is completed, it will be opened to the contributions of the entire society in a fluid manner and will be published in different languages for the benefit of all humanity.WE WILL ADVANCE THE FEDERATION’S UNDERSTANDING OF EDUCATIONProf. Dr. Ahmet Yayla, who contributed significantly to the preparation of the Anadolu Federation Education Curricula Workshop and serves as the coordinator of the program, also addressed the participants at the opening ceremony. Stating that for a long time they had been working tirelessly with a broad team in homes and virtual environments on this issue, Yayla expressed his gratitude to all educators who made sacrifices in carrying out the project. He stated that the primary aim of this gathering is to strengthen mutual openness in education, establish a common language, and contribute to the quality of future educational programs. Yayla emphasized that throughout the workshop, they would not only review the modules but also advance the Federation’s understanding of education through the valuable suggestions of the participants.THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO TRANSFORM KNOWLEDGE INTO VIRTUEDrawing attention to the ontological, epistemological, and axiological foundations of education, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yayla described the tendency of modern educational systems to view knowledge as a commodity to be bought and sold as a major deadlock of the capitalist system. Stating that merely memorizing knowledge is not sufficient, Yayla emphasized that what truly matters is the practical reflection of that knowledge in life and how it is transformed into virtue and wisdom. He also opened a separate discussion on the importance of the aesthetic and artistic dimension. Noting that positivist and reductionist approaches define human beings in a one-dimensional manner and thereby pave the way for the crises of the modern world, Yayla stated that humanity’s spiritual and metaphysical needs should not be ignored. He added that an aesthetic sensitivity capable of addressing spiritually hungry souls through all branches of art, from literature to cinema, must certainly be incorporated into educational programs.

Preparations for the Charity Bazaar and Spring Festival, traditionally organized under the umbrella of the Bülbülzade Foundation, are continuing at full speed. Within this scope, we held a broadly attended organization meeting at the foundation headquarters.Prior to the Traditional Spring Festival, which has been organized uninterruptedly by the Bülbülzade Foundation for more than twenty years and will be held this year at the Festival Park between June 11–14, 2026, the foundation’s units came together for an organization meeting. During the meeting, which was organized to ensure that the festival is carried out flawlessly and in a manner befitting the institution’s corporate identity, details regarding site management and coordination were discussed. During the session attended by the administrators of the Mosaic Women and Family Association, Hayata Dokun Orphan Association, Pusula Bookstore, Katre Art and Science Center, and the foundation’s children, secondary education, project, and media units, the site layout plans and the four-day event schedule were reviewed.TASK DISTRIBUTION AMONG UNITS COMPLETEDIn the first part of the meeting, the commissions that will serve throughout the festival were determined, and an official distribution of duties among the units was carried out. It was clarified which units would assume responsibility for critical areas such as children's activities, stage coordination, sports performances, and logistics. In this section, where each unit presented its work plan related to its field of activity, the necessary planning for the professional execution of event scheduling and on-site coordination was approved.STANDS AND PRODUCT PREPARATIONS DISCUSSED IN DETAILAnother important agenda item of the organization meeting was the stands to be established at the festival area and the preparation processes for the products to be exhibited there. Comprehensive information was provided regarding the products that will be featured at the promotional and sales stands to be opened by the foundation units and affiliated associations. Detailed presentations were made on the logistics of products prepared through the handiwork of volunteers, the hygiene and supply processes of gastronomy stands where local delicacies of Gaziantep will be offered, and the preparation stages of publications to be exhibited at cultural stands.