Hacı Bektaş Veli Kültür Derneği

Founded in 1964, Hacı Bektaş Veli Kültür Derneği is a non-profit association based in Hacıbektaş, Turkey working on heritage, arts & culture, religion & faith.

Hacı Bektaş Veli Kültür Derneği is an association based in Hacıbektaş, Nevşehir, Turkey. It was founded in 1964 as Hacıbektaş Turizm Derneği and re-established under its current name in 2006. The association promotes and researches the culture and philosophy of Hacı Bektaş Veli and the Alevi-Bektaşi tradition, works to preserve the history, architecture and natural heritage of Hacıbektaş, and organises commemoration ceremonies, Aşure days, international folk poets gatherings and cultural and arts activities. It also runs an education support programme for university students and has branches in Ankara (Çayyolu) and Tekirdağ (Süleyman Paşa).