An event titled "Turkish World and Nevruz" was conducted at Uşak University in honor of the Nevruz Festival, which is celebrated with a variety of activities in many regions of the globe. Associate Professor Dr. Erhan Solmaz from the Department of Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures of Uşak University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, presented the meaning and historical evolution of Nevruz during a conference broadcast live on the YouTube account of Uşak University.

Prof. Dr. Kenan Taş gave the event's opening address, which was moderated by the Deputy Coordinator of Institutional Communication, Ins. Dr. Mustafa Bolükbaş. Noting that Nevruz is the first day of spring, Prof. Dr. Taş stressed the significance of Nevruz in Turkish history. Taş stated that Nevruz has a significant significance in regions where Turkish culture is prevalent, adding, "We are experiencing difficult times due to the earthquake and flood disasters we have endured. Everyone requires morale and a new day. We must be regenerated like nature and never lose hope."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erhan Solmaz, who started his speech with the Nevruz prayer recited in Central Asia, explained the terminological meaning of Nevruz and how it has been celebrated throughout history. Stating that it is not a coincidence that the new day was chosen on March 21, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Solmaz said, “The fact that the day and night are equalized, and it is a time when nature warns us has been effective in choosing March 21 as the new day. In the Turkish epic tradition, the exit from Ergenekon, the new year in the Twelve Animal Turkish Calendar, the Jalali calendar prepared in the time of the Great Seljuks, the Akkoyunlu and the Ottoman state, Nevruz was celebrated as the first day of the new year.”

In his speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erhan Solmaz also talked about the traditions of celebrating Nevruz in different parts of the world and the preparations made before the celebration.