The joy of April 23, which started with the shows of the Near East Primary School students on the Near East University campus, will continue throughout the day with the IKAS Children’s Festival.
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on the Near East University campus this year as well. On the campus, which was colored with the joy of children, the Near East Primary School students gave their families and the audience unforgettable moments with the shows they carried out. The celebrations, which started with the “April 23 Children’s Festival” held at the Near East Primary School on April 22 by prospective teachers studying at the Atatürk Faculty of Education at Near East University, continued with the shows of the Near East Primary School students on April 23. After the celebrations held with a large participation in the Near East Primary School garden on the morning of April 23, hours of fun were spent at the “IKAS Children’s Festival” in the IKAS Supermarket area.

In the first part of the April 23rd shows held in the garden of the Near East Primary School, Near East Primary School first and second year students took the stage in their costumes under the great interest of their families and presented a moment of silence and the National Anthem followed by poetry recitals. In the second part of the shows, which continued with dance shows and games, Near East Primary School third, fourth and fifth year students’ April 23rd show received great applause and appreciation from families.

Fun all day long at the “IKAS Children’s Festival”!
The little heroes of the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, who made their families experience emotional moments with their impressive performances, spent fun-filled hours at the “IKAS Children’s Festival” in the IKAS Supermarket area, after the shows. The children, who had a pleasant time at the playground, had fun all day long with face painting, mini disco, food and beverage stands and surprise activities. Free ice cream was served to the children and families who showed their skills under the heat.

“Children’s Festival” from Future Classroom Teachers
Prospective teachers studying at the Atatürk Faculty of Education of the Near East University started the April 23 excitement the day before. While the little students had a great time at the “April 23 Children’s Festival” organized at the Near East Primary School, the events attended by children between the ages of 6 and 11 were planned and implemented entirely by the students of the Classroom Teaching Department. Throughout the festival, the children had a great time with enjoyable activities. The fun never slowed down with games such as XOXO, sculpture game, bean bag toss, mini basketball, track, sack race, musical chair grab, bowling and ring toss. In addition, darts, guess box, karaoke, dance, face painting, hand printing and balance games in the event area attracted great attention from the children. The “April 23 Children’s Festival”, coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Köprülü, aimed to contribute not only to the physical development of children, but also to their cognitive, social and emotional development.