A university student introduces the historical and touristic places of Kastamonu with his musical instrument

Kastamonu University Music Education Department student Merve Ay contributes to the promotion of the city’s historical and touristic sites by playing the violin. Merve Ay, a student of the Music Education Department at Kastamonu University, introduces the natural beauties and historical sites of Kastamonu by playing the violin, which she learned to play when she was a high school student. In order to create a difference, Ay started playing the violin in the historical and touristic sites of the city and shares the moments she plays the violin on her social media accounts. The videos of Ay playing the violin in the historical and touristic sites of the city receive great interest from social media users.
“I pay attention to playing the violin in places reflecting the cultural features of Kastamonu.” Mentioning her interest in music from a young age, Ay said, “My interest in music is very high. That’s why I pay attention to playing the violin in places reflecting the cultural features of Kastamonu. I started playing the violin at Kastamonu Fine Arts High School. I completed my education at the Fine Arts High School. My interest in music has been very high since my childhood. I was constantly listening to violin music and over time, my interest in the violin increased even more. I wanted to play the violin but it wasn’t something I could do alone. With the guidance of my teachers, I enrolled in the Fine Arts High School. I completed my education here and turned towards music education. I am currently studying at the Kastamonu University Music Education Department.” Ay, who stated that she plays the violin in the historical and touristic sites of the city, said, “The song ‘Çanakkale’ is a folk song specific to Kastamonu. I played this song by playing the violin at Abdurrahmanpaşa High School, which has not graduated for 3 terms in the War of Independence, due to the 100th anniversary of our Republic. Due to the 100th anniversary of our Republic, I also played the violin at Kastamonu Castle and Kastamonu Clock Tower. I played the 100th Year March of our Republic. It was very beautiful for me. That’s why I thank my teacher Hikmet Haberal from the Tourism Faculty.”
“I want to contribute to the promotion of the city’s historical sites.” Ay, who stated that she wants to contribute to the promotion of the city’s historical sites, said, “Kastamonu has many historical and touristic places. These places are very beautiful. I contribute to their promotion by going to these places with my violin. This way, I introduce our city and also promote myself. At the same time, I really enjoy playing the violin in these places. The reactions of the audience in these places also make me very happy. This is why I enjoy playing the violin in historical places, historical sites. I also occasionally practice music with my violin at Kastamonu Castle and Kastamonu Clock Tower. I will continue to play in the future.”
“I love Kastamonu and I enjoy contributing to its historical values.” Ay, who says she loves Kastamonu and is very happy to contribute to its historical values, said, “I got accepted to different departments at universities in other cities, but Kastamonu University was my first choice. Because I love Kastamonu and I really enjoy contributing to its historical and cultural values. I want to become a music teacher now and I want to be appointed as soon as I graduate. I also dream of becoming a violin virtuoso. I hope to realize this dream. I am still continuing my studies related to the violin.”