300 works consisting of handicrafts such as oil paintings, charcoal drawings, flowers made from silk cocoons, and wood painting, created by disabled trainees receiving education at the Barrier-Free Art Workshop, were exhibited.
Alanya District Governor Hasan Tanrıseven, Mayor Adem Murat Yücel, municipal council members, Alanya Association of Tourism Professionals (ALTİD) Vice President Hızır Bozdoğan, institution directors, individuals with disabilities, and guests attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition held at the Alanya Cultural Center.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mayor Adem Murat Yücel emphasized that they do not celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities as just any special day, stating that they view this meaningful day as an opportunity to develop social awareness.
President Yücel stated, “With all the activities we have organized for the occasion of December 3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we aimed to draw attention to this awareness. I feel proud to hold the opening of these special exhibitions by special people. I would like to thank our Handicrafts Teacher Ms. Ayşegül Macar Koçak, who contributed to the exhibition, and everyone who provided support.” Alanya District Governor Dr. Hasan Tanrıseven, in his speech, said that this exhibition is the finest example of how being disabled is not an excuse. District Governor Tanrıseven said, “As public and local administrations, we are always working to ensure that the quality of life for disabled individuals and their families is improved and to make their daily lives easier. I congratulate everyone who contributed.”
Following the speeches, disabled students presented flower paintings made from silk cocoons to Mayor Yücel, District Governor Tanrıseven, Parks and Gardens Director Nazmi Uyar, and Architect Nurşen Karaduman as a token of gratitude for their support.
Subsequently, Yücel and Tanrıseven cut the exhibition's opening ribbon together with individuals with disabilities, and toured the exhibition together with citizens with disabilities. At the exhibition opening, President Yücel, who was the center of attention for individuals with disabilities, specifically chatted with children with disabilities and took photos with them, not turning down their requests.