At this year’s annual gathering within the historic walls of Ballenstedt Castle, Ayberk Efendi opened the ceremony with a heartfelt greeting. He began with Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim and thanked Prince Eduard von Anhalt, Karl Heinz Mayer and Alexander von Bismarck for their gracious invitations. Their kindness, he said, made it possible for members of the Royal Ottoman Society to stand together under both the Ottoman and the Ascanian banners, a rare honour.
In his brief remarks Ayberk Efendi stressed that this assembly was far more than a formality. He expressed his firm belief that the community gathered there will become a catalyst for significant developments, new projects and lasting change in the years ahead. He closed by wishing health and safety to all participants and by looking forward to continuing the journey together.
We invite all who are inspired by this vision to deepen their connection with the Royal Ottoman Society, through membership or by joining our community online.
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