<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Opening ceremony of the costume exhibition of the fashion show &quot;Heart and Soul of 22 Civilizations, Kars and Ani&quot; consisting of two grand collections and held within the framework of Kars International Culture and Tourism Days, in collaboration with the Fashion and Apparel Federation and Istanbul Aydin University (IAU) Anadolu BIL Vocational School Fashion Design Department in 2014 has been organized in November 24</span><sup style="text-align: justify;">th</sup><span style="text-align: justify;">, 2021.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fashion and Apparel Federation (MHGF) Board Chairman Hüseyin Öztürk, IAU Anadolu BIL Vocational School (ABMYO) Fashion Design Department Head Nihal Bolkol, IAU Vice-Rector and ABMYO Director Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çıkrıkçı, IAU Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Reşat Başer, Deputy Governor of Istanbul Hüseyin Yılmaz, Beylikdüzü Mayor Mehmet Murat Çalık, Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation President Orhan Turan and presidents of MHGB member foundations as well as board members attended the exhibition organized at Rapsodi Çorap Art Gallery as guests.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Costumes in the exhibition made from felt and completed in 9 months represents the traces of civilizations hosted by the city from thousands of years ago to today. Guests can visit the exhibition and see unique costumes designed by the students within the scope of university-industry collaboration for a week.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Beylikdüzü Mayor Mehmet Murat Çalık stated, &quot;Relations with culture were not avoided during the designing process. They have represented the reticence of Sarıkamış. We support all projects that add value to our city. We need to connect young people with our culture. Students have succeeded in making this connection with the project. Colors in the costumes are gorgeous, the warmth embraces you. The exhibition is magical. Thank you for the efforts and hearts of those who contributed.&quot; in his exhibition opening remarks.<br/></p><p><br/></p>