CHOIR PRACTICE IN ANTALYA!!! (MUSIC NOURISHES THE SOUL)

In Antalya, the choir ensemble named THM and Folk Music Night, led by my dear friends Ali Gardaş and his wife Selma Gardaş, has returned to the stage after a long season break, starting their choir rehearsals on September 17, 2023. Comprised of elite artists who are passionate about music, the choir, under the direction of Ali Gardaş, captivated the audience while performing new pieces from their repertoire. They also made significant contributions to the world music culture. Therefore, inspired by the saying ‘Music is the nourishment of the soul,’ our ancestors used music to treat many illnesses. Music is not only nourishment for the soul but also a significant art form that motivates the heart. It can assist in the treatment and recovery of various illnesses, including expediting the healing process of heart conditions by normalizing heart rhythms and regulating blood pressure. Music, considered the best painkiller, plays a crucial role in alleviating and reducing pain.

Furthermore, according to scientists, music has a profound impact on the body’s value systems. Music also accelerates positive cultural change, guiding individuals toward new roles and lifestyles. As an important educational and communication tool, music significantly aids individuals in integrating into society. For example, although I may not understand the language of musicians such as Mita Hogue, Muhammed Milon from Bangladesh, Fakir Alemgir, Kanika Kapoor, Shreya Ghosal from India, Muhammed Reza and Kayhan Kalhor from Iran, and American musician Elvis Presley, listening to their music soothes my soul. In this regard, the need for government support for music is increasing day by day. Now, let’s list the quotes of famous figures, including Atatürk, about music:

Additionally, the quotes of Atatürk and other celebrities about music and art are quite meaningful: ‘A nation’s renewal is measured by its ability to accept change, including in music. A nation without art has severed one of its lifeblood vessels. The distinguished Turkish nation, which is an elevated community, also has a unique characteristic in history: its love for fine arts and its pursuit of excellence in them.’ -Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

1. Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul. (Plato)
2. Music is the most transparent language of emotions. (Emil Zeig)
3. Music is the harmony between heaven and earth. (Confucius)
4. When things go awry on the world stage, the orchestra comes into play. (Kari Kraus)
5. If you want to enslave a nation, corrupt their music. (Confucius)

Music is very powerful, my young friends. It takes us to our memories, influences our mood, and determines our attitude towards the problems we encounter. (Sharon Draper)

Music rules the world. (Martin Luther)

Music is the paradise of the poor. (Emerson)

Music should enflame the hearts of men and bring tears to the eyes of women.

Music is such a vast sea that I have rolled up my pants, but I still haven’t entered it.

Music is the nourishment of the soul. (Mendelssohn)

Music is another planet. (Daudet)

On this occasion, it was up to me to perform an Azerbaijani Turkish song.”

 I also wanted to share with you that.

Yahya Azeroğlu was born on October 24, 1955, as the second of nine siblings in the village of Yukarı Topraklı (Alkızıl) in the Aralık district of Iğdır, Turkey. He began his education in this region. In 1970, Yahya Azeroğlu and his family migrated to Turgutlu, a district in Manisa, Turkey. Afterward, he went to Germany, where he received two years of German language education. He returned to Turkey in 1984.

Upon his return, Yahya Azeroğlu established the Poets and Writers Association and served as its president for 15 years. Within this framework, he continued to engage in cultural activities. He has published eight books and maintained close ties with the Turkic world. Yahya Azeroğlu has received around 105 awards for his cultural activities. He is a member of the Azerbaijan Writers Union and was honored with the Turan Medal in Kyrgyzstan. He has won numerous poetry competitions and was recognized as an Honorary Professor in Azerbaijan. His life and work have been the subject of theses by university students, including those from Celal Bayar University in Manisa and Akdeniz University.

Yahya Azeroğlu, who has four children (two sons and two daughters), currently serves as the General President of the Turkish World Arts and Culture Center (Tüsküm), headquartered in Antalya, where he continues his cultural activities.

Rafiul Islam

Magical Book 

A long time ago, when I was studying in Chapainawabganj Government High School, we wanted to go on a class study tour. But our teacher was saying that education tour is not possible at that moment. But they will talk to the head teacher and try their best to take us on the educational tour. Several days passed after that. Then suddenly one day at the beginning of class, our class teacher gave us a good news. Our class teacher told us that the headmaster has given permission to take us on the educational tour. However, he asked the teachers and students to fix a place together. At that time, many people were confused where to go. But finally we decided to go Mohasthan Garh. But some of our classmates were saying that they want to go but their parents won't give permission. So, our class teacher talked to their parents. Finally their parents allowed them to go. Then our day goes by.

 On the day we left for the educational tour. We left at 10 am and arrived at the spot at 3 pm. We were all tired, so no one went back. The next day we were touring the whole Mohasthan Garh from morning. When the sun was right above our head, we all were going back to have lunch. But then a strange statue fell in front of me. I approached the memorial and looked around the statue.

Then an open book caught my eye on the back of the statue. Teacher Aman was calling me when I took the book. I didn't tell the teacher about the book at that time. Then we left for home in the evening. Then it was too late after returning home so I didn't open the book. The next day I opened the book and after opening the book I saw that there was nothing written on it. I thought someone's book might have gone there by mistake. And I put the book on my reading table. After that I turned off the light in my room and slept. In such a situation, suddenly a colorful light starts to shine from the book. I was very surprised. But I opened the book somehow. When I opened the book, there were many writings floating there, but the writings seemed to be of an ancient language. I wasn't awake much longer. I took the book to my teacher the next day. I told him everything. He heard all this and told me that there might be some secret which shouldn't be revealed. So, we should keep it in the museum. So Amika and my teacher left the book in the museum. Maybe the book is of some use to them.


Md Rafiul Islam is a student of grade 7 in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

Technology has improved our lives for the better. People are able to live safely because of technology. Modern age is unimaginable without technology. Through technology we can all keep each other updated. Looking back to the past, it can be seen that ancient people used pigeons to send letters from one place to another to keep them in touch with each other. But in today's age, technology can send one's news within seconds through mobile phone or computer. 

Previously, people couldn't have the facility of using the technology. But nowadays people can easily keep connected of different countries through technology because of mobile phone, other network and social communication. Today, the entire world has come to the hands of people, thanks to technology. In our country earlier people used to harvest paddy by hand with great difficulty, but in the present era, farmers are able to thresh rise in the field very easily with the help technology - rice threshing machines. As a result the farmers do not suffer much. 

People of the world have been able to live comfortably due to modern devices; it is possible because of technology. Earlier people used to take a lot of time to go from one place to another. But now through technology people can easily move from one place to another place. So, there are many positive aspects of technology but it also has some negative aspects too. Its abuse can cause a lot of damage to the world. Technology is used in all crimes including, terrorism, murder, drug dealing etc. After all, if technology is used on beneficial way, our world will see a bright future one day.. 

Md. Tasirul Islam is a student of grade 9 in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

 A Toy Snake

 One day I was walking down the street. Looking ahead a bit, I saw a snake coming behind me. Where I went, the snake also went. I was going to my friend's house but it followed me. I didn't see the snake when I went to sleep at night and I thought it would not come again. But I woke up in the morning and saw the snake next to my bed. One day it didn't come with me anymore. I looked for the snake but could not find it. After two months the snake came again. In an accident that snake was ran over by a truck. Later I found out that the snake was a toy snake. The snake was exactly like a real snake. Everything is possible with the digital technology.

Abdullah Al Mamun is a student of grade 7 in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

Music

Music is an art,
It gives us emotional exult.

Music is the part and parcel in our life.
Which charmed our mind as reef.

It can expose our intention.
It also influences the deliberation. 

Music is on of the beauty of nature, 
We can enjoy it everywhere.

Nature's sound is one kinds of music.

The sound of birds mesmerizes us, 
The sound of flowing river. 
The quiet sound of trees,
The sound of the All wind-
All makes our mind flutter.

When I sing songs, 
All the feelings of my mind
Slowly come out. 

Singing and listening to music, 
One of my hobbies.
When 1 listen to music, 
I fell as if I entered a deep fantasty.

Whether it is believable or not
But, no lives without that.

Music removes our inferiority complex.
It brings peace to our mind.

The reality of life emerges through the music.

20/09/2023 


Technology

Wherever we look,
We see the variety of technology.
Technology is the best in the world now.

There is no end to it.
Computer is a popular technology.
There is no end to its expansion.
Life is tangent without technology.
This is why, life is better.

Where earlier agricultural technology was underdeveloped.

But today, it has improved greatly.
Technology is preventing us from wasting time.
Also increasing the importance of time.
The world is now at our fingertips.
Thanks to the mobile phone technology.
We are enjoying a bliss equivalent to heaven.
Basically, technology is our life now.

24/09/23

Nurujjaman is a student of grade 9 in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

About Technology

In a world of wires, screens, and code, 
Technology's path we boldly strode. 
From the wheel's invention to the internet's birth, 
It's reshaped our lives, for all its worth. 
From smart phones small to satellites high, 
Technology soars through the sky. 
Bringing us closer, tearing down walls, 
In this digital age, it enthralls. 
But caution we must exercise as we progress, 
For technology's power, we must assess. 
With great innovation comes great responsibility, 
To shape a future of endless possibility 
So let us embrace this digital age, 
With wisdom, compassion, and courage engage. 
For in technology's heart, the future's key, 
To build a world where all can be free.

Tanvir Islam is a student of grade 9 in Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

The world is created with the blend of love and beauty, sorrow and suffering, joy and defeat. We, the human beings are to live with the mixture of all the natural aspects of life within and outside the world. And music is such a type of art that reflects what we see and feel in and outside the surroundings. Again the experience in life is different from the different person of the world regarding its culture, society, geography and demand of likes and dislikes. 

As a Banglalee I do have my own style of life that may have difference from the others regarding its choice of food, culture, speech, life style etc. But the feeling of joy and sorrow is the same all over the world. So, when the tune starts with its rhythm whether it is joy or sorrow it approaches the same to the whole world. There are so many songs in Bangladesh such as folk songs, modern songs, pop songs, etc.   

Our English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in his poem "To a Skylark" says, "Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought."   Shelley is an optimistic poet. I feel the same but I do have more interest in the love tone of music or song. We would not like to extend our pain listening to the painful songs though many of us may have the desire to listen to such types of the music. But in this short living world I feel so excited to the music of love that makes us all living in touch of this love feeling and take us to move for living in a peaceful world. 

One night many years ago when I was a student of honors class at Rajshahi, I had already gone to sleep in my room.  Suddenly a sweet tone of music with a sweet voice of love reached my ear and it acted in my heart so fast and stimulated my brain. I felt so excited that I would like to listen again and again but it stopped. I became maddened for my love but no way. The whole night I passed with uneasiness and excitement that I cannot forget even now at the moment. 

                                                                      
Chapainawabganj,  Bangladesh
28 September, 2023