Between April 9 and 13, 2026, promotional events for the book Being Turkish in the Netherlands: 60 Years of Migration were held with strong attendance at institutions affiliated with the Dutch Turkish Federation in the cities of Utrecht, Enschede, and Amsterdam.
Written by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Şahin, a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ondokuz Mayıs University, the book examines the migration process from Turkey to Europe through its historical, sociological, and cultural dimensions, comprehensively revealing the multi-layered structure of the Turkish community in the Netherlands. Discussions about the book during the events once again highlighted that migration is not merely an economic phenomenon but also a matter of identity, belonging, and cultural continuity.
The promotional meetings held combined academic content with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, fostering knowledge sharing and cultural exchange among participants. The events featured insightful discussions on the effects of migration across different generations, the construction of identity within the diaspora, and the importance of social solidarity.
Prepared with the support of the Dutch Turkish Federation, the work stands out not merely as an individual effort but as a product of collective memory and social solidarity. Through these programs, gratitude was expressed to those who contributed to the work’s preparation, and it was emphasized that the study serves as an important guide, particularly for younger generations.
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