The Akça Koca Cultural Platform hosted the first presentation of The Man Who Found His Roots — A Population Exchange Story at Maide Restaurant in İzmit on 27 September 2026 at 10:00.
Dr. Alaattin Büyükkaya spoke about his family’s journey from Kayalar near Thessaloniki to Tokat and his later return to his ancestral roots. The book’s author, Abdurrahim Dede, also attended. Photos, videos and press coverage are collected below.
Date27 September 2026 · 10:00
Cityİzmit / Kocaeli
VenueMaide Restoran, İzmit
Speakers / ParticipantsDr. Alaattin Büyükkaya; Av. Abdurrahim Dede
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