Tehran — At a time when political boundaries increasingly build walls between nations, words and melodies born from the depths of history can sometimes forge bridges stronger than steel. On Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (Mehr 29, 1405), the headquarters of the ECO Cultural Institute in Iran's capital hosted a magnificent event that infused Tehran's autumn air with the fragrance of poetry, thought, and shared heritage. The "International Conference on the Cultural Heritage of Turkic Poetry," focusing on the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Ziya Gökalp—a renowned Turkish thinker, sociologist, and poet—transcended a conventional academic gathering, transforming into a grand celebration to re-examine the roots uniting the region's nations.