A local cultural figure from Ardahan’s Göle district has taken Asian social media by storm, thanks to an innovative publishing strategy. Ardahan Gazetesi, recognized as Turkey's pioneer in multilingual journalism, recently shared a video of the vibrant internet personality Güler Tatlı on a China-based social media platform, complete with Japanese captions
The content instantly went viral, captivating thousands of viewers across Japan. Captivated by Tatlı’s joyful dance and high energy, Japanese internet users expressed a sudden fascination with the region. Hundreds of comments flooded the post, with users stating their desires to visit Ardahan in person and join the lively creator in traditional Turkish dances (halay). What started as a regional highlight has now transformed into an unexpected cultural bridge between Japan and Northeast Turkey
Ardahan newspaper
