23.11.2025 11:56
Emine Erdoğan, the wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visited the Yunus Emre Institute in South Africa. Erdoğan stated, "The heartfelt melodies performed by the A Cappella Music Group added a unique color to the present. I toured the National Heritage Council Exhibition and closely examined the works that bring together the cultural accumulation of two geographies within the same framework."
Accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who came to the Republic of South Africa to attend the 20th G20 Leaders Summit held in Johannesburg, his wife Emine Erdoğan made several visits and participated in programs in the city.
VISITED THE YUNUS EMRE INSTITUTE
Upon her arrival at the Yunus Emre Institute, Emine Erdoğan was welcomed by AK Party Manisa Deputy Bahadır Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu, Yunus Emre Institute Financial and Administrative Affairs President Veysel Akarslan, and other officials.
Listening to the a cappella group's performance, Emine Erdoğan later toured the National Heritage Council Exhibition and received information about the works. The visit was also attended by Zeliha Sağlam, President of the African Cultural House, and journalists.
"THE MELODIES SUNG BY THE A CAPELLA MUSIC GROUP ADDED COLOR TO MY DAY"
In a post on her social media account regarding her visit to the Yunus Emre Institute, Emine Erdoğan stated:
"I was pleased to visit the Yunus Emre Institute, which introduces Turkey's voice, the delicacy of the Turkish language, and the culture of Anatolia to the world, in Johannesburg. The heartfelt melodies sung by the a cappella music group added a special color to my day. I closely examined the works that bring together the cultural heritage of two geographies while touring the National Heritage Council Exhibition. I wish the Yunus Emre Institute success in their endeavors."