12.05.2025 21:51
In the village of Erikli, located in the Keşan district of Edirne and along the coast of the Saros Gulf, 7-year-old Zeynep Beren, a second-grade primary school student, recited the first two stanzas of the National Anthem by heart while ascending to a height of 200 meters with the assistance of paramotor pilot Yılmaz Özkaya.
During the weekend holiday, Zeynep Beren, who came to the beach of Erikli village located on the coast of Saros Bay with her family in the Keşan district of Edirne, went to the paramotor pilot Yılmaz Özkaya, who was preparing for a flight with his family.
RECITED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT AN ALTITUDE OF 200 METERS
After getting permission from her family, Beren flew in Saros Bay with Özkaya, and after reaching an altitude of 200 meters, she recited the first 2 verses of the National Anthem from memory. This part of the flight, which lasted about 30 minutes, was recorded by Özkaya with a camera. After completing the flight, Yılmaz Özkaya said that 7-year-old Zeynep had high national and spiritual feelings.
"IT WAS A PLEASANT FLIGHT FOR ME AS WELL"
Özkaya, expressing that Zeynep Beren wanted to recite the National Anthem from memory when they reached 200 meters, said, "While she was reciting the first 2 verses of the National Anthem from memory, I recorded those moments. This was a pleasant flight for me as well." Zeynep Beren also expressed her happiness due to the flight.