Gökhan Özen Buys Home for Earthquake Victim Family with Wedding Budget: 'Instead of Spending Millions on One Night...'

Turkish pop star Gökhan Özen has opted to use his wedding budget to purchase a home for a family displaced by the recent earthquakes, foregoing a traditional lavish ceremony. Özen, who recently married Naz Canbaz in a private civil ceremony, confirmed the charitable act via a social media post, responding to inquiries from friends and acquaintances.

"We decided to use the budget we would allocate for a one-night celebration for a good cause," Özen explained. "My wife was of the same opinion. When we thought about it together, we believed that directing this budget towards charity would make us happier and give us peace of mind for a lifetime."

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We decided to use the budget we would allocate for a one-night celebration for a good cause. My wife was of the same opinion. When we thought about it together, we believed that directing this budget towards charity would make us happier and give us peace of mind for a lifetime.

The 46-year-old artist emphasized that such actions are not meant for public display but stem from a desire to make a meaningful impact. He contrasted his decision with the common practice of spending vast sums on wedding celebrations, particularly in a world facing significant challenges like hunger. "Instead of spending millions on a one-night celebration when there is so much hunger in the world, we used that money for more beneficial work," he stated.

Özen urged a broader perspective on large-scale celebrations, suggesting that prioritizing charitable giving over ostentatious events could contribute to a better world. "Everyone looks at these flashy wedding matters from this angle, I'm sure it will be a more beautiful world. May God grant it to everyone," he concluded.

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Instead of spending millions on a one-night celebration when there is so much hunger in the world, we used that money for more beneficial work. Such things are not to be told, so I will say this much. Everyone looks at these flashy wedding matters from this angle, I'm sure it will be a more beautiful world. May God grant it to everyone.