Together for 66 years: They shared the secret of their long-term collaboration in Alanya

In Uzunöz Village, Alanya, 89-year-old Hasan and 86-year-old Emine Kaplan continue their 66-year marriage with the same love as they had on the first day.

The Kaplan couple, living in Uzunöz Village, which is 30 kilometers away from Alanya, has been happily married since 1958. Despite the hardships and difficulties of life, they have never lost their love, respect, and trust for each other. Over the course of their 66 years of marriage, they have had 8 children, 25 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

The elderly couple attributes the secret of their long life to natural foods such as butter, honey, molasses, and yogurt. In their free time, they engage in gardening and tending to their land. Walking hand in hand through their village, they express their love and try to stay fit. They advise young people to always respect each other.