The University of Technology Brunei (UTB) hosted “Türkiye Promotion Day 2024” with the aim of raising awareness of Turkish language courses among university staff and students for the new academic year and promoting Turkish arts and culture.
According to information from the Turkish Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, the event was organized by UTB in cooperation with the Turkish Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and the Brunei Yunus Emre Institute.
The event was attended by UTB Vice Chancellor Datin Paduka, Professor Dayang Hajah Zohrah Haji Sulaiman and Türkiye’s Ambassador to Bandar Seri Begawan Hamit Ersoy.
Speaking at the event, Ersoy stated that Turkish culture is becoming increasingly visible around the world and that he has witnessed growing interest and interaction with Turkish culture on a daily basis during his tenure in Brunei.
“The key to a deeper understanding of the charm and treasures of a culture is to learn its language. Thanks to the Turkish language courses that are now held regularly at 11 different institutions in Brunei, we have seen a significant increase in interaction between the people of Turkey and Brunei,” the ambassador said.
Ersoy emphasized the growing global importance of Turkey and the Turkish language and informed students about scholarships for studying in Turkey as well as educational and professional opportunities through exchange programs at all levels.
Throughout the program, which was the second of its kind after the first event at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), booths were set up where participants had the opportunity to learn about Turkish calligraphy, try their hand at archery, learn about Turkey’s important historical and tourist sites, and enroll in elective courses in Turkish.
The aim of the event is to make UTB staff and students aware of the availability of Turkish courses for the new academic year, to facilitate the exchange of information and to promote Turkish art and culture at interactive stands.
