The first day of the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) 27th Spring Festival organized with communication sponsorship of North Cyprus Turkcell and media sponsorship of NRG Creative began with the Festival Parade on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. The day continued with an amazing concert by famous Turkish singer Mabel Matiz.
The highly attended concert welcomed Istanbul Technical University – Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Campus Rector Prof. Dr. Burçkin Dal, General Secretary of the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK) Erdinç Akgür, EMU Acting Rector and Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Dr. Osman M. Karatepe, EMU Board of Trustees Member Servet Karabacak, EMU Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu and Prof. Dr. Ali Öztüren, many students, academic and personnel staff members as well as the members of the society.
Mabel Matiz took the stage at Yasin Düşüner Stadium at 10:00 p.m., enchanting the audience with a memorable performance of popular songs including “Kömür,” “Fırtınadayım,” “Antidepresan,” “Aşk Yok Olmaktır,” and “Ya Bu İşler Ne.” At the end of the concert, EMU Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Sonuç Zorlu and Prof. Dr. Ali Öztüren presented Mabel Matiz with a plaque in recognition of his contribution.