Olive picking for Syrian orphans

The people of Hatay got together and had an olive picking fest for Syrian orphans, and they all had an excellent time!

There was a fundraising event for Syrian orphans harvesting olives! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

The event was for these Syrian orphans, and they all had tons of fun! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

There was facepainting 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

Lots of dancing 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

Everyone gathered to harvest olives for the festival 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

How do they do it?! Here’s a fire breather performing at the festival 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

TUG OF WAR! Syrian kids participate in a tug of war competition. 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

Fire breathers performing in front of the children and festival goers. Don’t try this at home, kids! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

Plenty of facepainting and pretty garlands covered in glitter! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

It looks like everyone had a great day! 14 November 2018, Turkey [Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency]

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