The unique beauties of Tokat were witnessed in the program, which was held with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Tokat Governorship and the Middle Black Sea Development Agency.
During the trip, which also included the Milli Gazete, it was once again seen how important Tokat is in material and spiritual terms.
It has been observed that Mevlana's saying, "We need to go to Tokat... The climate and people there are moderate" is still valid today.
Tokat, which is the second center that "Mevlevism" reached after Konya, hosted many members of the press last weekend. Opening its doors to press organizations, including the Milli Gazete, with its unique beauties, Tokat has also revealed how important it is for the Turkish economy and tourism, as well as being a wonderful host.
TOKAT MEVLEVIHOUSE HOSTS RITUALS
Tokat is a unique city at a historical point... The Tokat Clock Tower, built on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Sultan Abdulhamid's accession to the throne, is just one of these unique beauties. The Mevlevihane, located right across the Tokat Clock Tower, is also of great importance. In addition to the Tevhidhane, Tokat Mevlevihanesi, which contains historical artifacts, also hosts rituals at regular intervals.
THE ONLY CITY SQUARE WITH HISTORICAL WORKS FROM 13 DIFFERENT PERIODS IS IN TOKAT
Conquered two years after Manzikert, Tokat has many Islamic artifacts. The city, which also hosts one of the first Turkish-Islamic mosques in Anatolia, has the distinction of having the only city square in the world that contains historical artifacts from 13 different periods. While there are very valuable works in Tokat City Museum, Yağıbasan Madrasa, which is located ten steps from the museum, is known to be one of the first madrasahs built by the Turks in Anatolia.
BALLICA CAVE AFFECTS VIEWERS
One of the unique beauties of Tokat is the Ballıca Cave... The place, which has a magnificent naturalness, is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. The name who was instrumental in starting the research in the Ballıca Cave for the first time is also very familiar; Super Governor Recep Yazicioglu...
TOKAT HAS WIDE FOOD CULTURE
It is also an important value in the food culture of Tokat. The first place in Tokat cuisine, the pretzel pancake and Tokat kebab are accompanied by vine leaves, rag sausage, molasses, fenugreek, marmalades, cottage cheese and salmon fish extracted from Almus.
MAYOR MEETS MEMBERS OF THE PRESS
Welcoming the members of the press who visited Tokat in a wonderful way, Tokat Mayor Eyüp Eroğlu draws attention to the characteristics of Tokat in the statements he made to the journalists.
Eroğlu, in his speech, "Our guests who come to Tokat always leave in a good way. We are working hard to increase the recognition of Tokat. We consider these meetings and visits very important. We are trying to shape Tokat from a few points. At the beginning of this is agriculture and industry related to agriculture. Tokat is in the top 10 in the production of many products. We want to further progress and grow in the field of agriculture and agro-industry. Secondly, I can count tourism. We have very valuable elements in terms of tourism. Again, we are trying to cluster in certain industrial areas. We are in serious work with our governorship in the field of expanding Organized Industrial Zones," he said.
GOVERNOR OF TOKAT: “There is a lot of work to be done here”
The Governor of Tokat, Numan Hatipoğlu, was also one of the names who took a special interest in the members of the press and had a sincere attitude. Noting that Tokat is in a very special position, Hatipoğlu said, "There is a lot of work to be done here and we are trying to do it. I am very pleased to serve here and create added value."