One day Nasreddin hodja came to Bingöl. He saw a natural beauty in there. He went to Yüzen Adalar (floating islands) and He admired it very much. He ate Keldoş and Bingöl's honey which is popular in Bingöl. Then he got on his donkey to go the bazaar. He saw  wristbands covered with the evil eye. Hodja knew that it was an important belief in Turkey. It protects people from envy and it eliminates any negative energy. 

      After that he went over the hills and far away. He saw two wrestlers in the field. Nasreddin Hodja knew that is was oil wrestling, is a traditional Turkish sport, where participants, called (pehlivan). They covered in oil. While they were wrestling, Nasreddin Hodja drank a Turkish tea which is served in a tulip-shaped glass. He knew that tea represented Turkish hospitality.

       Then Hodja went over the hills again and He arrived Niğde. He was so excited being there.

Written by Esad- Turgut Özal secondary School/ Turkey-Bingöl

Voiced by İkra-  Turgut Özal secondary School/ Turkey-Bingöl

Drawn and Painted by Büşra - Turgut Özal Secondary School/ Turkey- Bingöl

         Keloğlan was very happy to see Nasreddin Hodja in Niğde. My teacher said that you have come a long way, let's fill our stomach first. They ate tarhana soup, Niğde pan and baklava prepared by their mother.

         After the meal, they tasted Turkish delight with delicious Turkish coffee, then Keloğlan showed the Nasreddin Hoca Gümüşler Monastery, Alaaddin Mosque, Kemerhisar (Tyna) Ancient Aqueducts.

    Nasreddin Hodja was very tired and Keloğlan enjoyed drinking tea while chatting in Niğde Castle. Keloğlan kissed Nasreddin Hodja's hands and sent him to Seyit Corporal, and Keloğlan gave Hodja Niğde's famous apple to take to Seyit Corporal.

Writer-  Gülce E. - İnci Yavuz Kadıoğlu Anaokulu-Niğde - TURKEY

Voiced- Dolunay C. İnci Yavuz Kadıoğlu Anaokulu-Niğde - TURKEY

  Painted by Ömer,A.Defne,Girayhan,Asel,Hadiye, İnci Yavuz Kadıoğlu Anaokulu-Niğde - TURKEY  

             Nasreddin Hodja wanted to go to visit Seyit Onbaşı from Bursa. He learned that Seyit Corporal's comrade from Niğde with Ali and came to Niğde to listen to his heroism in Çanakkale. Seyit Corporal and his friend Nasreddin Hodja hugged and embraced, saying "you are hungry" and immediately ate Niğde's famous dish 'Söğürme' at the table. 

         They drank Niğde Gazoz. Instead of dessert, they ate molasses and meatballs. Nasreddin Hodja said that Niğde's food was very good, they laughed, then they sipped Turkish coffee while watching the Niğde view from Niğde Castle. They visited the tomb of Hüdavent Hatun and prayed, after saying goodbye happily, they sent Nasreddin Hodja to İstanbul. Nasreddin Hodja left Niğde.

Writer-Emre E.-Yeşil Gölcük Yenimahalle Primary School Türkiye / Niğde

Voiced- Ceylin K. -Yeşil Gölcük Yenimahalle Primary School Türkiye / Niğde

Drawn and painded Mr. Umut S.,Ceylin,Emre,Arif,Enes,Zeynep,Zeliha,Nida,Erol - Yeşil Gölcük Yenimahalle Primary School -Niğde-Türkiye

        Can got excited when he saw Nasreddin Hodja. They were going to visit Istanbul all day. First they went to the historical peninsula. Nasreddin Hodja was fascinated by what he saw. On that day, they visited Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. When they got hungry, they ate Sultanahmet Meatballs. Nasreddin Hodja liked it very much. 

       Then they went to Taksim, got on the famous red tram on Istiklal Street and started to move towards Galata. Shortly after getting off the tram, he was standing in front of the Galata Tower of his dreams. He was very happy. Lots of photos were taken. They entered the tower and climbed the narrow stairs to the top. He looked at the Maiden Tower in front of him with admiration. Here Istanbul was under his feet. 

    The Istanbul tour would remain an unforgettable memory for Nasreddin Hodja. He set out for Bursa, keeping the taste of Istanbul's historical riches on his palate.

  Written by Nisa- Sevim Avni Çoğal Primary School- İstanbul- TURKEY

  Voiced by Ceyhun-Sevim Avni Çoğal Primary School- İstanbul- TURKEY

Drawn and Painted by Azra - Sevim Avni Çoğal Primary School- İstanbul- TURKEY

           Nasreddin Hodja came to Bursa from Istanbul and met with Hacivat and Karagöz. They talked about their cultures to Nasreddin Hodja. They said they were happy to see him. Firstly, Hacivat and Karagöz talked about Bursa's peach, towel and tile art. When they reached Kozahan, Nasreddin hodja  went to the silk market and he admired silks.Then They went to Uludağ. 

        They ate firstly iskender kebap and Kemalpaşa which are the most popular cuisine in Bursa. Then Nasreddin Hodja enjoyed the scenery and said that he wanted to see Ulu Mosque.

       Hacivat and Karagöz took away him to the Ulu Mosque. He was so impressed. Then Hacivat and Karagöz sent Hodja to Samsun after saying goodbye.

          Writers- Elif - 14 Eylül Secondary School/ Turkey-Bursa

          Voiced- Ecrin- 14 Eylül Secondary School/ Turkey-Bursa

Drawn and Painted by Betül-14 Eylül Secondary School/ Turkey-Bursa

      Nasreddin Hodja's next station was Samsun.He met Puduhepa in there. He said that he was wondering about the Bandırma Ferry where Atatürk started the national struggle. They visited the Bandırma Ferry museum with Puduhepa. He was moved to tears when he thought Atatürk and War of Independence.

       Nasreddin Hodja said that he was very happy with this trip and he said that he was hungry.Puduhepa suggested him Bafra pita which is the most famous traditional cuisine. They ate Bafra Pita in Çiftlik which is a famous place in Samsun and then Nasreddin Hodja said I loved Samsun very much and said farewell to Puduhepa and he left from Samsun to go to Çanakkale.

Writer- Nisanur-Fazıl Ahmet Paşa Secondary School/ Turkey- Samsun

Voiced- Melek-Fazıl Ahmet Paşa Secondary School/ Turkey- Samsun

Prepared by Elif Eylül-Fazıl Ahmet Paşa Secondary School/ Turkey- Samsun

      Nasreddin Hodja's next trip was to Çanakkale.Tuna welcomed him in Çanakkale.Nasreddin Hodja wanted to visit  Bigalı Village. Atatürk led the Battle of Çanakkale  in this village. He wanted to see the in the Battle of Çanakkale and the Martyrs ' Monument too. 

     They visited Nusret Mine Ship and  the Martyrs' Monument. After that, they visited the 57th Regiment Martyrs in Anafartalar, Atatürk's watch was broken to pieces there.Because of this, they felt emotional.

      On the way back ,they ate goat kebab  in Balaban Village.They  bought cheese halva from Kadir usta. They ate it in Özgürlük Tepesi. They were happy. They said goodbye to Tuna.To go on their trip, they met Can  in Aynalı Bazaar .

Writer- Meryem-Hüseyin Akif Terzioğlu  Primary School/ Turkey-Çanakkale   

Voiced- Zeynep-Hüseyin Akif Terzioğlu  primary  School/ Turkey-   Çanakkale 

Ayşenur-Hüseyin Akif Terzioğlu primary School-Çanakkale

        Nasreddin Hodja and Can went to Mirrored Bazaar. Nasreddin Hodja bought a beautiful vase a trojan horse key ring a carpet and some souvenirs. Mirrored Bazaar is a turistic place. İt is also mentioned in folk songs telling Gallipoli Campaign: 'In Çanakkale stands the Mirrored Bazaar. Mama, I set forth against the enemy  Oh my youth alas'

          Nasreddin Hodja and Can watched the sunset in Dardanelles and drank Turkish coffee in Şakir's Place.They looked at the statue of Corporal Seyit and prayed for the heros of Gallipolli Campaign. Can kissed Nasreddin Hodja's hand and waved him goodbye. Nasreddin Hodja took the ferry and left Çanakkale. He went to Konya.

Writers Güneş Hüseyin Akif Terzioğlu Primary School Çanakkale /Turkey

Voiced Gülcan Hüseyin Akif Terzioğlu Primary Schoool Çanakkale/Turkey

Drawn Güneş Hüseyin Akif Terzioğlu Primary School Çanakkale /Turkey

        Nasreddin Hodja decided to return to his hometown Aksehir in Konya after long travels. He met the famous singer Baris Manco on the plane who was going to give a concert for the National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23rd.

         They toured Aksehir together and were saddened to see that Aksehir Lake had dried up due to global warming. They ate Herse and cheese baklava at Hidirlik and drank tea. After visiting Ataturk Museum and cherry orchards, Nasreddin Hodja gave Baris Manco a special gift of cherry candy he had prepared.

     Later, Nasreddin Hodja met with elementary school students in Aksehir and told them a few stories. Then Nasreddin Hodja left Konya.

Elif Nur- Emir- Aydan- Akşehir Nasreddin Hoca Primary Shool   Konya / Türkiye

Elif Nur- Emir- Aydan

Akşehir Nasreddin Hoca Primary Shool