EXPO 2021 Hatay

Agricultural School Performed Its Primary Education

ferdi altun — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:47:15 +0000

‘Mother/Father-Child Applied Agriculture School started at the Plant Museum in Antakya EXPO area. The education, attended by children from different age groups, was the scene of pleasant scenes.

Making the opening speech of the training, the Director of the Plant Museum Dr. Samim Kayıkçı stated that with the Applied Agriculture School they prepared, they aim for families to spend quality time with their children during the summer period and for the new generation to establish good relations with plants and agriculture. On the first day of the training, the children who knew the field and planted their first plants took the first step of the pleasant training that will last for 1 month.

The training will continue in July, August and September; It will cover the topics of plant identification, soil identification and preparation, seed and vegetative (steel) production, diversion and planting, fertilization, irrigation and pruning, medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation, ornamental plant cultivation, fruit-vegetable cultivation and seedling cultivation and grafting.

Words of Praise for EXPO 2021 Hatay

ferdi altun — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:51:28 +0000

The guests who came to the city for the International Organization Award Ceremony of EXPO 2021 Hatay toured the Antakya EXPO area.

The managers of AIPH (International Horticultural Producers Association) and the representatives and managers of the municipalities that add value to the EXPO area with their beautiful designs in the İller Garden, visited both their own gardens and the gardens of other cities and received information.

Guests who traveled to the history of the city at the EXPO also had the opportunity to experience different cultures that came from all over the world and Turkey and took their place in the area.

EXPO AREAS WHERE THE HEART BETS OF HATAY’S AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND COMMERCE

Accompanying the guests before the award ceremony, Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Dr. Lütfü Savaş, in his speech on the field, stated that EXPO 2021 Hatay has made unique contributions to the city since its opening. Underlining that Hatay is a great organization that will introduce its values to the outside world, Savaş stated that both Arsuz and Antakya areas will become the center of the city.

Lütfü Savaş, who added that the EXPO activities will continue for 3 more months, said that an international agriculture fair will be held for 4 days after these events.

Savaş stated that EXPO areas will continue to be an important place where agriculture, trade, tourism, entertainment, education and various cultural activities are held.

AIPH MANAGER CAPITANIO: “HATAY WILL BE IN A GOOD PLACE IN THE FUTURE IN HORTICULTURAL SECTOR”

Leonardo Capitanio, President of AIPH (International Horticultural Producers Association), who toured the area, said:

“It has been an incredible experience for me. It was great for me to visit this area where green is at the forefront. Hatay will be in a good place in the future in the horticultural sector. The soil, fertility and water here are very beautiful. For this reason, I believe that it will be a successful place in this field in the future. Hatay is a wonderful place and I invite people from all over the world.”

EVANS: A GREAT GAIN FOR EXPO HATAY

AIPH International Relations Director Treve Evans said that EXPO was a great achievement for Hatay and said, “I visited the site for the first time when it was under construction. The point reached now is tremendous. I think his future will be very good,” he said.

AIPH TURKEY REPRESENTATIVE YILMAZ: HATAY HAS SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL FOR PLANT PRODUCTION AND TRADE

AIPH Turkey Representative İsmail Yılmaz emphasized that Hatay has an important potential for plant production and trade in terms of climate, land conditions and proximity to the market, and said that EXPO is an important advantage to reveal this potential. Adding that EXPO will be a permanent work, Yılmaz stated that both areas will become an important center for Hatay in the future.

WAHID: “EXPO IS A GREAT INITIATIVE BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD”

Abdul Wahid from Pakistan, one of the participants who came to EXPO 2021 Hatay to share their own culture and cuisine, expressed his thoughts on the fields and the organization with the following words:

“We built two gardens at EXPO. One of our gardens is in Antakya and the other is in the Iskenderun area. We also have a restaurant in the Iskenderun area. This is a very beautiful thing. We have a restaurant in Iskenderun where people can taste Pakistani food. We brought our Chai, which is similar to Turkish tea, and our very special flavors from Pakistan here. This organization is a big initiative for Hatay. It brings people together to see other cultures. I can see that there is a huge push for the city in terms of transportation, infrastructure and economy.”

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Park and Gardens Department Head Dr. Çiğdem Hacıoğlu also said that she liked the area very much and said, “I would like to thank HBB President Lütfü Savaş and his team for leaving such a beautiful area for future generations. It is very nice that green areas, various events and gastronomy areas have been built. I think EXPO 2021 Hatay has achieved its goal”

Adana Metropolitan Municipality Parks and Gardens Department Head İlyas Kıran spoke as follows about EXPO 2021 Hatay:

“EXPOs are the biggest fairs in the world that bring together people from different cities in different countries. This is a great success. It is very important that the second EXPO in Turkey is being held in Hatay. It is a great success that Hatay Metropolitan Municipality is organizing this organization with its own means. They have a very serious contribution to the economy, tourism and the promotion of the city. God bless hands of eveyone who contributed. I would like to thank them for bringing such a project to both the country and their cities.”

The guests experienced the rich cuisine of Hatay at the dinner organized after the EXPO Antakya area tour.

EXPO Hatay Hosted Over One Million Visitors in 3 Months

ferdi altun — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:50:22 +0000

The International Organization Award Ceremony of EXPO 2021 Hatay, which was opened on April 1, 2022 and hosted hundreds of thousands of domestic and foreign tourists, was held with the participation of guests from all over the world.

Hatay Metropolitan Municipality (HBB) President Assoc. Dr. In his speech at the award ceremony, Lütfü Savaş told the guests about the “firsts” and Hatay, the city of the “most”. In his speech, President Savaş underlined that despite the negative effects of the war near Hatay for 12 years, he did not compromise on peace, love, brotherhood and peace.

Savaş said, “When they said you can’t take EXPO, we got it. When they said you can’t, you can’t start, we did it and we started. When they said you can’t conclude, we concluded. When they said you can’t open, we opened and more than 1 million people visited our areas. I would like to thank everyone who contributed and the organization stakeholders.

CAPITANIO: HATAY STARTED TO TAKE ITS PLACE IN THE WORLD PLANT INDUSTRY

In his speech, Leonardo Capitanio, President of AIPH (International Horticulture Producers Association), stated that those who worked for EXPO 2021 Hatay never gave up despite the pandemic that negatively affected everything in the world and the war on the Hatay border, and this struggle deserves appreciation. Noting that the plant industry is developing rapidly all over the world, Capitanio stated that Hatay has also started to take its place in this industry. In his speech, Capitanio emphasized that the organization will increase the value given to green by future generations.

ÇAKAR: EXPO 2021 HATAY HOSTED MORE THAN 1 MILLION VISITORS

Speaking at the award ceremony, EXPO Secretary General İhsan Çakar said that the EXPO 2021 Hatay sites, which were brought to the city with the great efforts and will of Lütfü Savaş, hosted more than 1 million visitors. İhsan Çakar pointed out that the number of visitors attending more than 100 events was considerably higher than expected.

ŞAHİN: THE WORLD STARTED TO KNOW TURKEY WITH HATAY

Suzan Şahin pointed out that EXPO united countries and cultures. Expressing that EXPO 2021 Hatay made a great contribution to the recognition of the city, Şahin said, “The world started to know Turkey with Hatay.”

After the speeches, EXPO 2021 Hatay participants were given their awards.

At the ceremony, President of the International Association of Horticultural Producers Leonardo Capitanio presented the EXPO Achievement Award to President Savaş for the EXPO 2021 Hatay organization.

After the award ceremony, the Civilizations Choir, which showed the richness of the civilization of the city to the whole world with the songs they sang in every language, sang their songs this time for guests from all over the world on the occasion of the award ceremony.

The ceremony was attended by Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Dr. In addition to Lütfü Savaş, Republican People’s Party Hatay Deputy Suzan Şahin, AIPH (International Horticultural Producers Association) President Leonardo Capitanio, AIPH International Relations Director Treve Evans, AIPH Turkey Director İsmail Yılmaz said that municipalities that support EXPO 2021 Hatay organization by establishing gardens in EXPO areas. managers and representatives.

Lütfü Savaş: “They said you can’t do it, we did it and we succeeded”

ferdi altun — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:57:55 +0000

EXPO 2021 Hatay International Organization Award Ceremony was held in Antakya EXPO area.

Speaking at the ceremony held for the presentation of awards to the representatives of the countries and cities that color the areas with their own gardens and activities by supporting the EXPO organization, Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Dr. Lütfü Savaş told the success story of EXPO 2021 Hatay.

Hatay BC. Noting that it is the place where the first unofficial Olympics were held, President Savaş shared the city’s “firsts” and “best” with guests from all over the world.

SAVAŞ: I AM PROUD TO BE THE MAYOR OF HATAY METROPOLITAN

In his speech, Lütfü Savaş underlined that although Hatay has been living with the negative effects of the complexities in Syria for 12 years, it does not compromise on peace, love, brotherhood and peace. Expressing that he is proud to be the metropolitan mayor of such a city, Mayor Savaş said that they will continue to work to be worthy of the city.

“WE DID NOT FACE DIFFICULTIES”

Savaş said, “We wanted to share the beauties of Hatay. We wanted to develop Hatay. In the shadow of the war, we chose to instill hope even in the most difficult days. That’s why we’re here. While we were holding the EXPO, we thought about the agriculture, trade, tourism, peace and welfare of Hatay. We did not give up in the face of difficulties because we were focused on the goal. We had to start,” he said.

“WHEN THEY SAID YOU CAN’T, WE DID IT AND WE SUCCESSED”

He continued his speech with the following words:

“When they said you can’t take EXPO, we got it. When they said you can’t, you can’t start, we did it and we started. When they said you can’t open it, we opened it. When they said you can’t conclude, we concluded. When they say you can’t succeed, no one will come; Even if you don’t come, we said that the people of Hatay, Turkey and all over the world will come and see this magnificent work. And more than 1 million people visited our sites.”

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT STOPPING, WITHOUT TIRING

Noting that the EXPO areas will be permanent in Hatay, President Savaş thanked everyone and organization stakeholders who contributed to the organization’s acquisition and realization.

Savaş said, “As the administrators of the frontier city, which has fought for 20 years of liberation and was the last city that Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk entrusted to the Republic of Turkey, we have to work tirelessly.” he spoke.

MEANINGFUL AWARD TO THE PRESIDENT SAVAS

At the ceremony, in which many participants were present, Leonardo Capitanio, President of the International Association of Horticultural Producers, expressed their satisfaction with the success of the EXPO 2021 Hatay organization. Capitanio presented Savaş with the EXPO Achievement Award.

The President received the War award among applause.

The Finest Indian Food Taught at the Gastronomy Academy

ferdi altun — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:52:17 +0000

This week, “Most Favorite Desserts” and “Indian Cuisine” workshops were held at EXPO’21 Hatay Gastronomy Academy.

Continuing to bring all the flavors of the world to its cuisine, from South Korea to Mexico, from Colombia to Italy, since the opening of EXPO, the Gastronomy Academy attracts great attention.

On Wednesday, the famous chef, who showed the participants the techniques of making Brownie and Donat with the ‘Favorite Desserts’ workshop. Esat Özata taught Indian flavors with his colorful cuisine on Thursday.

In the Indian Cuisine workshop attended by gastronomy enthusiasts of all ages, Tandoori Murgh (Chicken Tandoori), Samosa (Vegetables), Tandoori Masala, Naan Bread, and Basmati Rice with Cashew Pistachio were taught. The participants, who both had fun and enjoyed the food while learning, said that they enjoyed it very much and that they wanted to participate in all the activities to be done.

At the end of the workshop, the certificates of the participants were given to Chief Özata.

At the Academy, which offers special kitchen stations and utensils for each participant, special materials are also provided according to the characteristics of the dishes.

UNICEF Field Team Met with HBB Officials

ferdi altun — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:50:17 +0000

UNICEF field team visited Hatay to discuss possible cooperation with Hatay Metropolitan Municipality.

During the visit, which was coordinated by the project unit affiliated to the HBB Operations and Affiliates Department, the UNICEF team, which conducts investigations in the EXPO Antakya area, was informed about the awareness-raising activities of Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Fire Brigade Department for children on various issues such as the environment and climate change and natural disasters.

The UNICEF team also visited the women’s cooperative in Defne district and got information about the activities carried out.

Hatay Metropolitan Municipality team also promoted their initiatives supporting children with disabilities. Afterwards, the UNICEF team visited the HBB Sports Complex, which is also suitable for the use of individuals with disabilities, and Antakya Park, where accessible playgrounds were determined as a necessity.

The team expressed their appreciation for HBB’s work to support children in Hatay and for their interest in discussing cooperation opportunities.

The Most Popular Works of Turkish Classical Music at EXPO

ferdi altun — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:39:17 +0000

Having appealed to thousands of people from seventy to seventy with concerts in different music genres since the day it was opened, EXPO was the stage for a Turkish Classical Music concert this time.

One of the official participants of EXPO’21 Hatay, Adana Metropolitan Municipality’s Turkish Classical Music Choir gave a magnificent concert at the Amphitheater as part of Adana Days.

Artists who sang sometimes funny and sometimes sad songs such as the most popular works of Turkish Classical Music, Nobody Loves You, My Troubled Partner, Elveda Meyhaneci, and Remember Me.

During the Adana Days, which will last until July 2, on Friday, July 1, the ABB Conservatory team will give a Turkish Folk Music concert in the Indoor Fair Area. On Saturday, July 2, the Local Folk Dances and Band team will perform a magnificent dance show in Adana Garden. Citizens can attend these events free of charge.

Filming of the World Famous Competition Starts in Hatay

ferdi altun — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:47:53 +0000

Hatay will host a competition watched with great admiration in different parts of the world.

This season’s shooting of the Operation-War City competition, which was shot in Yalova and Kocaeli in the past, was broadcast on television channels such as TV8 and Kanal D and broke the rating records, will be held in Hatay.

Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Dr. Lütfü Savaş met with the contestants and producers at the stage prepared before the shootings to be held in Antakya.

The producer of War City, Bekir Gündoğdu, said that the format of the competition is entirely of Turkish origin.

Expressing that it reached serious ratings during the period it was published, Gündoğdu said, “We wanted to establish a plateau in the South. Our President Lütfü Savaş welcomed us warmly and provided all the facilities. Thanks to our president, we have established a beautiful plateau on a 90-decare land.”

Stating that Azerbaijani world champion athletes, players and soldiers will compete in the competition, Gündoğdu said, “Our competition will first be broadcast in 32 sections in Azerbaijan. Before each episode, a cultural and tourism value of Hatay will be shown on Azerbaijan’s state channel. This will contribute to the promotion and tourism of Hatay. After Azerbaijan, we are planning to move countries such as Iran, Poland, Germany and Uruguay here,” he said.

SAVAŞ: IT WILL BE A VERY BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROMOTE HATAY’S VALUES

Expressing that he was impressed by the fact that the format is local and national, Lütfü Savaş said, “It will be a very good program in which Hatay’s culture, civilization accumulation, geographical beauties and gastronomy will be introduced. Athletes from many countries will come and compete in our city. This platform will contribute to the promotion of our city and country.”

Explaining the income to be obtained from the competition, Savaş said, “Our municipality will only collect rent from the area. Apart from that, the income will be spent on the sports investments of Hatay. I wish success to all the competitors and the technical team, and a pleasant viewing to our Azerbaijani brothers.”

The competitors then toured the field of EXPO 2021 Hatay in Antakya.

Lütfü Savaş will announce various awards including Hatay cuisine and EXPO organizations in some parts of the competition program, which will be broadcast twice a week.

HATAY’S BEAUTY WILL BE MOVED TO AZERBAIJAN

Within the scope of the competition program, which is planned to be published in September, the historical places and natural beauties of Hatay will be filmed and these images will be included in the sections.

The center of this format, which is based on an “Airsoft game”, will be Hatay and the plateau will be open to visitors during periods when there is no shooting. Outside the shooting hours and days, groups from abroad will be able to organize tournaments and games on the plateau, which also includes camping and sports areas.

Playgrounds with 7 different concepts were prepared for the competition, which is planned to be held in another place every year.

Many countries show interest in the contest, whose format is of Turkish origin. It is predicted that the concept, which has shown great interest in Asian, European and South American countries, will make an impact all over the world.

COMMANDERS FIGHTING IN KARABAKH WILL LEADER THE TEAMS

With the support of Hatay Metropolitan Municipality, 2 teams of 10 people, consisting of 5 women and 5 men, will compete in the action and adventure competition, which will be held in the city and will be shot. Two commanders with the ranks of major and captain who fought in Karabakh will lead the teams.

Competitors, who will experience strategic and psychological wars under limited conditions, will struggle for life. In addition, the participants of the games will receive tactical and military training from their commanders by playing leadership, supplies, equipment, duty and protection games.

Competitors will fight to become the strongest and bravest warriors by training. Competitors will receive tactics from two real commanders. Military training will be given and military games will be played. At the end of the competition, where one person is eliminated every week, 1 person will win the grand prize by taking the title of the most fighter.

AWARDS AGAIN FROM HATAY

In addition to the famous presenters, social media phenomena, players and champion athletes of the contracted countries, competitors from the public will also be determined. The city’s food culture will be promoted by giving Hatay dishes as a prize in the games. In addition to the food awards, the competitors will be given accommodation and excursion awards in the natural wonders of Hatay. In this way, the city will be promoted in every sense and the contestants will have fun moments.

COMPETITORS WILL FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

A single meal and a limited amount of food will be given to the competitors. Competitors will have to reach the supply bag in the supplies game to be held in order to get the real big feast. Competitors will not be able to take a shower and will be fed from nature. Competitors will live in tents within the plateau.

Scene at EXPO by Simge Sağın!

ferdi altun — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:45:01 +0000

The popular name of Turkish pop music, Simge Sağın, took the stage at the Antakya EXPO.

The successful singer, who sang her popular songs with her fans with her strong voice and magnificent stage performance, gave an unforgettable concert.

Thousands of young and old from Hatay filled the EXPO amphitheater. When those who came to listen to the concert turned on the lights of their mobile phones and accompanied the songs, pleasant images emerged.

Among the audience of the concert were football players from different countries of the world for the Hatayspor auditions. Football players added color to the songs of the successful singer with their dances.

Saying that he loves Antakya very much, Simge Sağın said, “There is no such scene even in Istanbul. I was very excited when I got on stage. I was very surprised to see it. I am happy to sing in this land, ”she said.

At the end of the concert, Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Dr. Lütfü Savaş presented a flower to Simge Sağın on behalf of her fans.

Gripin was at the Expo with a Magnificent Concert!

ferdi altun — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:42:58 +0000

Gripin was at the Expo with a great concert!

The famous Pop-Rock band Arsuz met with their fans at the Expo Square Stage.

With its hit songs and wonderful stage performances, Gripin gave the music lovers who came to Arsuz Expo Square Stage a wonderful night that will be remembered for a long time.

Turkey’s Leading Journalists Visited the EXPO Area

ferdi altun — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:27:10 +0000

Journalists and writers working in Turkey’s leading press organizations visited the Antakya area of EXPO 2021 Hatay.

Before the journalists and writers visited the EXPO areas, Hatay Metropolitan Municipality (HBB) President Assoc. Dr. He visited Lütfü Savaş in his office and got information about Hatay and EXPO 2021 Hatay. Stating that they are very pleased with the interest shown to the organization, Savaş told the press members about EXPO 2021 Hatay.

“HATAY IS A SPECIAL CITY HOSTED TO MANY CIVILIZATIONS”

Stating that Hatay is a special city that has hosted many civilizations, President Savaş said, “Hatay is an ancient city that has been in the shadow of war for 12 years. A city that is home to 13 civilizations and 27 cultures. It is the city where the first Olympics were held, the first olives met on the table, the first wheat was tamed and the first agriculture was done. The first place of worship in Anatolia is in Hatay. Habib-i Neccar Mosque, the first mosque in Anatolia, is in Hatay. The first Christian word was also used here. For centuries, everyone has lived here in fraternity and there has been no conflict due to differences in religion or sect. Everyone lives peacefully in Hatay,” he said.

Providing information about the existence mosaic of Hatay in the EXPO area, President Savaş stated that the mosaic represents the culture and civilization of Hatay and said that they applied to the Guinness Book of Records for the registration of the mosaic.

Answering the questions about whether he will be a candidate for mayor again, Savaş announced that he will take the appreciation of the people of Hatay as a guide for his candidacy.

“517 thousand 259 SIGNATURES COLLECTED IN 3 WEEKS”

Providing information about the petition campaign to make Hatay the 5th incentive zone, Savaş said, “First, the ruling party objected, but we targeted 500 thousand signatures with the six-month campaign. 517 thousand 259 signatures were collected in 3 weeks. Currently, we have received incentives for 6 districts with our struggle.”

“ISKENDERUN SHOULD BE ANNOUNCED A FREE ZONE”

Adding to his words that they want Iskenderun to be declared a free zone, Savaş addressed the government and said that this important issue should be resolved as soon as possible.

Lütfü Savaş answered questions about the Syrian population and birth rates.

“WE HAVE THE MOST SYRIAN REFUGEES BY POPULATION IN METROPOLITAN CITIES”

Stating that Hatay is the city that hosts the most refugees in proportion to its population, Savaş drew attention to the high birth rate of Syrians.

“A PEACEFUL SYRIA IS NECESSARY FOR TURKEY”

Adding that the chaos in Syria had a negative impact on Hatay’s economy, Savaş said: “We were trading with 14 countries through our border gates opening to Syria. While we were trading with 250 trucks, we can now ship 100 containers in 25 days. In Hatay, the slice of the income pie is getting smaller and more divided into more people. Real estate prices and divorces are also on the rise. We want the Syrians to return to their countries in peace, in order for all this to be fixed and for Hatay to be peaceful. There must be a plan and a program for this. The money sent from organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union should be spent on infrastructure works in Syria. The Syrian government must also lay the groundwork for this. We say that a peaceful Syria is necessary for Turkey. Our President is also expressing this. We support this right solution proposal”

Stating that the number of Syrian voters is increasing, Savaş said that this rate is also increasing.

Providing information to the journalists about the Hatay Sea Bus (HADO), which started its Hatay-Cyprus voyages recently, President Savaş stated that they organized the first expedition to Cyprus on May 19, when Atatürk landed in Samsun. He stated that the border gate was opened.

Visiting the EXPO areas, the delegation observed Hatay’s history, gastronomy, art and culture on site.

MERT: HATAY IS MANAGED BY THE RIGHT TEAM

Expressing his pleasure to be in Hatay, Program Producer Mehmet Mert said, “We have been in Hatay for two days. Hatay is a special city for Turkey and what Mustafa Kemal Atatürk called my personal matter. Hatay is managed by the right team. Today I observe effort and effort at EXPO. Everything that happens here will be used by the people of Hatay for many years. Hatay’s cuisine, gastronomy and nature are quite beautiful. The newly started HADO flights are also a very good service. I would like to thank the Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Lütfü Savaş and the municipality team for their efforts.”

SELONI: COLORIZATION AND DIFFERENCES OF CIVILIZATION ARE REFLECTED TO EVERYTHING OF HATAY

Expressing her admiration for Hatay, Channel 7 News anchor Hülya Seloni said, “This is my first time in Hatay, but it won’t be the last. We were very well received in Hatay. The colorfulness and differences of civilization are reflected in everything in Hatay. I was very impressed with Hatay and it is a magical city. EXPO is a great project. It has become a very important cultural center where people of all ages and cultures can come and see and enjoy. Lütfü Sa, who contributed to the project

Syrian Refugees Discovered EXPO

ferdi altun — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:07:26 +0000

EXPO 2021 Hatay hosted Syrian refugees within the scope of 20 June World Refugee Day. The event, organized jointly by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCR) Hatay Office and Hatay Metropolitan Municipality, was attended by 45 women and children.

As part of the event, which aims to increase the social cohesion of the refugees and to break the prejudices against the refugees, the refugees had a pleasant time visiting the Antakya EXPO area. The trip, which started with a meal in the Gastronomy Village, continued in the children’s playground. Having a lot of fun in the playground, the children then made cakes in the cake making workshop.