“HəmÜrək” Charity Fair Held

“HəmÜrək” Charity Fair Held

On December 26, the “HəmÜrək” charity fair was held at Hedef STARS Lyceum.
Within the framework of a project jointly implemented for 5 years by the Hedef Group of Companies and the YAŞAT Foundation, the proceeds obtained from the sale of handicrafts, artworks, and various national sweets prepared by students of Hedef Lyceum during different classes and clubs are donated to the YAŞAT Foundation.

This year’s fair, coinciding with the 5th anniversary of our Victory, featured a total of 30 presentation zones representing various regions of Azerbaijan, Turan, and other countries of the world. Presentations were made about different nations, their cultures, and cuisines. The stands were decorated with the symbolic country flags, national costumes, cultural elements, and examples of national cuisine.

Dedicated to the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis and the New Year, the event was named “HəmÜrək” as a symbol of the permanent unity and solidarity of Azerbaijanis around the world.

At the opening ceremony, the founder and director of the Hedef Group of Companies, Shamil Sadiq, delivered a speech in which he spoke about the activities of the Hedef Group and its collective social responsibility concept, noting that 38 children of martyrs receive free education at Hedef Lyceums and Courses. Touching upon the importance of the “HəmÜrək” charity fair, Shamil Sadiq emphasized that the great Victory in the Patriotic War was a triumph of the unity and solidarity of our people. He congratulated the participants of the event, the Hedef team, students, and their parents on the upcoming New Year and the Day of Solidarity of World Azerbaijanis.

In the artistic part of the festive event, renowned Azerbaijani performers — Alim Qasimov, Fargana Qasimova, Ilkin Ahmadov, Tofiq Hajiyev, Javidan Fatihi, and the Khazar group — performed a colorful program. Stage performances, dances, musical acts, and flash mobs prepared by the students were also presented.