The TAV Gallery has organized the “Turkish Olympiad Exhibition,” consisting of photographs taken during Olympiads held in previous years. The child contestants staged a performance at the opening. 600 children from 120 countries are expected to participate this year.

The exhibition opened with folk dances native to 7 regions throughout Turkey, followed by the recitation of poems and songs in Turkish by children from Mozambique, Northern Iraq and Moldova. Children also participated in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by TAV Istanbul General Manager Kemal Ünlü and Turkish Airlines (THY) General Manager Temel Kotil.

At the opening, TAV Istanbul General Manager Kemal Ünlü said: “We are touched by the poems and songs recited in Turkish by children in their colorful national costumes from all over the world. The Turkish Olympiad is very important for the promotion of our country. We wish all the children success.”

Turkish Airlines (THY) General Manager Temel Kotil said: “Today we are hosting children from 120 countries who came to participate in the 8th annual Turkish Olympiad. Today Turkish Airlines flies to 120 destinations in 67 countries. This means that Turkish is ahead of Turkish Airlines. We are trying to improve our position.”