This year we travelled to the historic town of Ballenstedt in Germany. Invited by His Highness Prince Eduard von Anhalt, we were honoured to be his guests and to stand together under the banner of a friendship that reaches back more than three centuries, linking Turkey, Germany, the Ottoman legacy and the people of Krusell.
Our visit was more than a ceremony. It was a chance to revive the spirit of a 323-year bond that has weathered empires, wars and migrations. By gathering, sharing stories and meeting one another warmly, we hoped to rekindle that old companionship and let it shine outward, so that anyone who sees this moment can feel the lasting unity between our cultures.
We invite all members of the Royal Ottoman Society and friends worldwide to follow the journey as it unfolds. Together we can keep this historic friendship alive and let it inspire new collaboration and deeper understanding across borders.
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