2nd Muş Book Days has Started with Enthusiastic Opening
The second Muş Book Days, hosted by Muş Alparslan University, began with a vibrant and lively opening ceremony.
The event attracted a wide audience of book lovers, authors, academics, and students, aiming to enhance Muş's cultural and literary scene. Distinguished attendees included our Rector, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Alican, Muş Chief Public Prosecutor Hüseyin Kantar, Justice Commission Chairman İbrahim Karlı, Deputy Governor Mustafa Batuhan Alpboğa, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Kenan Yıldırım and Prof. Dr. Talat Körpınar, Rector Advisor Assoc. Dr. Mehmet Özalper, Secretary General Harun Demir, Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Mehmet Arif Taşdemir, as well as university staff, students, and numerous book enthusiasts.
Concerts and Speeches Enliven the Opening
The ceremony kicked off with a performance by the Muş Youth Centre Music Club. After the concert, which delighted the audience, Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Alican addressed the participants. He highlighted the importance of events like Muş Book Days in enriching the cultural life of Muş and expressed his pride in hosting such significant gatherings as a university.
"Bringing our city together with books and encouraging our young people to read is one of our primary goals," said our Rector, continuing, "This event contributes greatly to the cultural richness of Muş. A society that embraces books steps into a brighter future. We will expand this event each year and increase our efforts to make Muş a hub of culture and art."
He also thanked the Governorship of Muş, the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, and organisation coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeliha Tekin for their contributions, offering advice to young people on the importance of reading.
Interview with Author Gülşen Gazel
Following the opening ceremony, author Gülşen Gazel's interview attracted great interest from the audience. Gazel shared insights into her literary journey and writing experiences, emphasizing the life-enriching benefits of reading. She also engaged in a lively Q&A session, where attendees had the chance to ask their most pressing questions.
What’s in Store for Muş Book Days?
Throughout Muş Book Days, authors will meet with their readers in a series of interviews and book signings, offering a rich cultural experience. Publishing houses will have stands where participants can purchase books at discounted prices and engage directly with authors.
Muş Book Days will continue for five days, giving book lovers ample opportunity to connect with writers and explore a variety of literary offerings.