Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

Founded in 1992 and named after the 13th Century philosopher and leader Hacı Bektas Veli and the town of Hacıbektaş, HEKDER is a non-profit association. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

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. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

Our organization performs an active role on spreading the ideas of Hac ı Bektas Veli based on humanism, equality, justice, tolerance and wisdom. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

The center of the organisation is in Ankara – the capital of Turkey- and the two branches are in the holy town of Hac ı bekta ş and İ zmir, which is a modern Mediterranean city. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

The initial aim of the organisation is to inform people on the culture and thought of Bektashism and to protect the cultural heritage of Hac ı bekta ş. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

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. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

The organisation also publishes a periodical journal, booklets and books on various topics. We occasionally organise conferences on important issues regarding the philosophy of Hacıbektaş. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

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. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

These activities are demonstrated by many occasions such as public concerts, shows and theater performances with the participation of a number of spectators. Hacıbektaş Education and Culture Organization

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.