The ‘’4007 Science and Art Festival’’ project, organised by Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) and accepted by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), was held at Gaziantep Erdem College.
THEY LEARNED WHILE HAVING FUN
The science and art festival, organised by HKU and held at Erdem College, which provided an environment that secondary and high school students could attend with their families, was a scene of colourful sights. In the event, which began with the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Band playing the National Anthem, clown shows, sausage balloon activities and face-painting activities were organised for children. At the festival, which had about 35 workshops, there were physics, chemistry, biology, robotic coding, visual arts, marbling (ebru) art, mosaic making, a photography workshop, a science stand, shows and exhibitions. The festival, in which the different colours of science and art came together, attracted great interest. The festival, attended by children, young people and parents, turned into a fun occasion thanks to the effective explanations and enjoyable activities of the workshop leaders. The marbling art work and mosaic making in particular were greatly appreciated at the event, where participants learned while having fun. The science and art festival, which lasted two days and was very enjoyable, ended with a group photograph.
SCIENCE AND ART FESTIVAL WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED
Dr. Eda Dineri, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, HKU Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, and Project Coordinator, said: ‘’After our project was accepted, we were waiting for today to come with great excitement. Because we would have a venue where we could carry out our activities and appeal to wider sections of society. And that is how it turned out. We were very happy to see participants doing the activities with great excitement and enjoyment in the workshops we set up according to different interests. On this road, which we set out on asking how we could bring science and art to everyone, we carried out such a project in order to encourage interest in science and art, and to bring scientists and society together and convey it in a fun environment. As a result, the exhibitions, workshops, laboratory work, games and competitions we prepared were greatly appreciated. That is why we are very happy.’’
