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Hacibektas Education and Culture Organization
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Founded in 1992 and named after the 13th Century
philosopher and leader Haci Bektas Veli and the
town of Hacibektas, HEKDER is a non-profit
association.
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The boarding committee of our organization
consists of 7 members (4 Male, 3 Female), of
various professions such as a legal consultant,
and two financial advisors, respecting gender
equality.
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Our organization performs an active role on
spreading the ideas of Haci Bektas Veli based on
humanism, equality, justice, tolerance and
wisdom.
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Hacibektas Education and Culture Organization
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The center of the organisation is in Ankara the
capital of Turkey- and the two branches are in
the holy town of Hacibektas and Izmir, which is a
modern Mediterranean city.
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The initial aim of the organisation is to inform
people on the culture and thought of Bektashism
and to protect the cultural heritage of
Hacibektas.
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HEKDER implements programmes on educating
disadvantaged people to integrate them to the
conditions in life and on folkloric dance (semah)
and traditional music to transfer the Bektashi
traditions to new generations.
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The organisation also publishes a periodical
journal, booklets and books on various topics. We
occasionally organise conferences on important
issues regarding the philosophy of Hacibektas.
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In the organisation many adult training
activities are realised such as courses related
to folkloric dance (semah), Turkish Folk Music
Chorus, Turkish Classical Music Chorus.
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These activities are demonstrated by many
occasions such as public concerts, shows and
theater performances with the participation of a
number of spectators.
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Our association operates a sorority at Hacibektas
district. Each year, students living in the
dormitory need, as well as a variety of other
university students, provide scholarships
unrequited. Also supports donations and provide a
variety of high school in the district of
Hacibektas.