A distinguished event was organized under the "2025 Year of the Family" framework, in collaboration with the outreach window of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Coordination Office of Institutional ommunication and the Kaman School of Applied Sciences, with the sponsorship of the Kırşehir Ahi Businesswomen Association. The pastry workshop, titled "Abundance from Akhism, Flavor from Family," took place on December 12, 2025, at the Ahi Evran Congress and Culture Center Foyer Area. The event was attended by Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Ali Güneş and Prof. Dr. Musa Özata, President of the Ahi Businesswomen Association Duygu Dulkadir, along with academic and administrative staff, members of the association, and students.



The event "Abundance from Akhism, Flavor from Family" commenced with an opening speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yener Oğan, Head of the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts at Kaman School of Applied Sciences. In his speech, Oğan addressed the objectives of the workshop and highlighted the significant role of Akhism culture in Turkish cuisine. Providing a scientific definition of gastronomy, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yener Oğan emphasized that the field encompasses various dimensions, including cultural, social, artistic, and tourism-related aspects. He concluded his remarks by expressing his gratitude to all participants for their attendance.



Following Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yener Oğan’s speech, Lecturer Ecem Akay from the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts at Kaman School of Applied Sciences conducted a pastry training session for the university couples participating in the workshop. Together, they prepared tarts as part of the hands-on experience. While sharing the essential pastry techniques with the couples, Akay also provided a detailed explanation of the significance of the art of gastronomy.



The event aimed to reflect the core spirit of Akhism: labor, honesty, sharing, and solidarity. While Akhism stands as a cornerstone of Turkish culture—fostering brotherhood, honest earnings, and quality service among tradesmen and craftsmen—these principles also form the very foundation of every family. In this context, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University aims for this event to bridge Akhism values with our culinary heritage, strengthen the family bonds of our personnel, and ensure the legacy of Akhism continues to thrive.



President of the Kırşehir Ahi Businesswomen Association Duygu Dulkadir and the members of the association also participated in the "Abundance from Akhism, Flavor from Family" event to introduce their ongoing efforts in preserving the heritage of Akhism culture.



The pastry workshop competition, held as part of the "Abundance from Akhism, Flavor from Family" event, featured a "sweet" rivalry among university couples. The participants included Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve Turpçu and her spouse Lecturer Murat Turpçu, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Akçay and her spouse Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Oğuz Akçay, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahsen Seda Kılıç Bulut and her spouse Prof. Dr. Ümit Bulut, Lecturer Ebru Şirin and her spouse Prof. Dr. Emre Şirin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasemin Kuzu and her spouse Assoc. Prof. Dr. Okan Kuzu, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nihal Dulkadir Yaman and her spouse Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Yaman, Res. Asst. Hikmet Bayam and her fiancé Sedat Gündoğdu, and Songül Duran and her spouse Zafer Duran. Designed to reinforce family unity and togetherness while highlighting the spiritual values that Akhism culture contributes to the family bond, the competition concluded with Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve Turpçu and her spouse Lecturer Murat Turpçu being announced as the winners.



At the end of the competition, prizes and certificates were presented to the winners, the participating staff, and the members of the Ahi Businesswomen Association who sponsored the event. The "Abundance from Akhism, Flavor from Family" event concluded with a commemorative photo.