State Philharmonic to Host Charity Concert for Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Mesut Hancer holds the hand of his 15-year-old daughter Irmak, who died in the earthquake in Kahramanmaras, close to its epicentre. Photograph: Adem Altan/AFP
SUKHUM / AQW'A ―The Ministry of Culture of Abkhazia and the State Committee for Repatriation have joined forces to organize a charity concert, the proceeds of which will aid those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The press service of the Ministry of Culture of Abkhazia has confirmed the details of the event.
The concert will take place on Saturday, February 11th, starting at 6:00 PM, at the Abkhaz State Philharmonic in Sukhum.
The public is invited to show their support for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria by making a contribution at the donation box to be installed in the Philharmonic building. All are welcome to attend and support this important cause.
A powerful earthquake that struck near the town of Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near the Syrian border in the early hours of Monday has claimed the lives of nearly 16,000 people and left thousands injured. The quake, which was followed by numerous aftershocks, including one that was nearly as intense as the initial shock, has caused widespread destruction in the affected area.
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As rescue and recovery operations continue, the death toll is expected to rise further, highlighting the severity of the disaster and the urgent need for aid and support.
The window to save victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria is “fast running out”, the World Health Organisation’s regional director for Europe has said.