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3,000 people try archery on first day of Malazgirt Victory events
Around 3,000 children, young people and adults shot arrows on the first day of events marking the 955th anniversary of the Malazgirt Victory at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan National Garden in Malazgirt.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan National Garden in Malazgirt is hosting events marking the 955th anniversary of the Malazgirt Victory. Various shows and competitions are being held at the event venue, where visitors are celebrating the anniversary of the victory through a range of programs.
At the stands in the national garden, staff are informing visitors about the arrows and bows used in the past. Under the supervision of instructors, participants are shooting arrows at puta targets used in traditional archery.
On the first day of the events, around 3,000 children, young people and adults tried archery across 11 areas set up for the occasion. Participants practiced shooting in areas where instructors accompanied visitors drawing a bow and shooting an arrow for the first time.
Strong interest in archery area
Harun Kayaalp, the coordinator of the archery experience area, said visitors had shown strong interest in archery, a traditional Turkish sport. Kayaalp said they were assisting participants across 11 areas and that children in particular were enjoying the event.
Kayaalp said more than 3,000 people had shot arrows on the first day, adding that some visitors had tried archery for the first time in their lives and that the event venue had drawn strong participation.
Visitors describe their experiences
Eylül Azra Öndaş, who attended the event, said she comes to the programs every year and had shot an arrow for the first time this year. Öndaş said the instructors’ guidance allowed her to shoot without difficulty and that she found the atmosphere at the event venue entertaining.
Öndaş said SOLOTÜRK, the Turkish Stars and helicopter shows were also held as part of the program, adding that visitors were able to take photographs with SOLOTÜRK pilots.
Eslem Ecem Baloğlu said shooting arrows was fun. Baloğlu said the events allowed visitors to feel the enthusiasm surrounding victories achieved in the past.
Arda Uğurlu, one of the young participants, said they meet at the event venue every year and that he had shot an arrow for the first time this year. Uğurlu described shooting arrows at the crowded venue as a good experience for him and invited visitors to attend the event.
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