High attendance at the Balkan Night in Bafra

The 2nd Balkan Night Public Concert organized in the district of Bafra in Samsun was held with intense participation. The program of the 2nd Balkan Night Public Concert was organized by the President of the Bafra Kosovars Association (KOSDER), Cem Dere, and his board. A large number of Bafra residents attended the concert held at the 15th of July Democracy Square. Speaking at the concert, the President of the Bafra Kosovars Association (KOSDER), Cem Dere, stated, ‘Our association, established in 2022 with 18 friends, is a symbol of a common culture dating back centuries. Our association is not only aimed at a certain group or community but is a movement of unity and solidarity embracing all of Bafra. We are the guardians of the Republic of Turkey under our common culture and glorious flag.’ Following the speech, the host of the concert, Yusuf Emini, invited the Bafra Folklore Group to the stage, and the folklore group entertained the audience with regional dances. After the folklore performance, the Mayor of Bafra, Hamit Kılıç, and the AK Party Samsun Deputy Lawyer Orhan Kırcalı made speeches, delivered messages of unity and solidarity, and congratulated the contributors to the program, thanking them. Subsequently, Llire Ismajli captivated the audience with her silk voice, singing emotional songs. Rumeli Ekrem then gave a fantastic concert to the enthusiastic crowd filling the Bafra 15th of July Democracy Square with his beautiful folk songs and stage performance. The protocol members and the audience got carried away by the music’s rhythm and danced and played games with Rumeli Ekrem until late hours of the night.