The Story of Studio Cultia

The best way to start telling this story is to talk about the meaning of its name.

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"Cultia" is derived from the Sumerian word "Ultia," meaning a state of being good and happy, combined with the word "culture." According to our emotion-focused learning approach, a child's state of being happy and content is the most important prerequisite for learning. A child can only become curious and develop a love for learning in environments where they feel happy and safe. If a child is curious, they are already prepared to learn effectively.

As for the cultural dimension of the matter, Studio Cultia's raison d'être is to contribute to the construction of societies that value cultural heritage. Since our perspective and path are universal, we decided to blend the English word for "culture" with the Sumerian word "Ultia," giving rise to the name Studio Cultia.

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Studio Cultia brings cultural heritage to life through games, letting kids form lasting connections with it. As the umbrella brand of İdil Bilgin Consultancy on Education and Culture, this initiative meets children through fun workshops and educational programs. We carry out all our work within the framework of a book and workshop series focused on UNESCO Heritage Sites in Turkey. Our content is based on the academic and authentic materials designed by our founder, İdil Bilgin, derived from her Master's thesis on Museum Studies.