Istanbul Governorship hosts an enthusiastic Celebration Program on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic
Istanbul Governorship organized a "Republic Day Celebration Reception" on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of October 29th, Republic Day.
General Ali Sivri, Commander of the 1st Army and Istanbul Garrison; Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality; personnel of the Turkish Armed Forces, Gendarmerie, Coast Guard and Security Forces; judicial and administrative officials; representatives of public institutions and organizations, professional chambers and non-governmental organizations; families of martyrs and veterans; academics; and figures from the world of sports, arts, media, and business attended the program, hosted by Governor of Istanbul Mr. Davut Gül and his spouse Mrs. Gülden Gül at Rixos Tersane İstanbul.
The program started with Governor Gül and his wife Gülden Gül welcoming the guests at the entrance, and continued with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Ferruh Muştuer, Imam of The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, followed by a moment of silence and the National Anthem. Concerts performed by the Northern Sea Area Command Band, the Istanbul Shipyard Command Choir and the Provincial Directorate of National Education Teachers' Choir added great enthusiasm to the program. Afterwards, videos specially prepared by the Presidency of Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications and the Governorship of Istanbul were screened.
During the program, Governor Gül addressed the guests on the 29th October Republic Day.
“THE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE IS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THIS GREAT STRUGGLE WE HAVE WAGED AS A NATION.”
Governor Gül started his speech by celebrating 100th anniversary of the Republic and continued “History has not noted another nation that founded a Republic by bearing as much cost as we did. Anatolia was looking for a light of hope. That light was born like a sun in Samsun with the belief of "the independence of the nation will be saved by the determination and decision of the nation, and crossed the Black Sea. After Amasya, Erzurum and Sivas, it reached Ankara. Then it spread all over the country. National borders were drawn and we were reborn. Our noble nation tore the shroud that was cut for itself. Our Nation founded the Republic out of nothing sacrificing many lives. The Republic of Türkiye is the achievement of this great struggle we have waged as a nation.
“LONG LIVE THE NATION, LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC"
Governor Gül continued his speech with the following words: Our Republic is the greatest and most powerful achievement we have. Our Republic is the name of our resurrection. It is the last bastion of our thousands of years of state tradition. Today, on the 100th birthday of the Republic of Turkey, we are once again renewing our brotherhood that will last forever. We take our inspiration from our beloved Istanbul, which unites continents and brings civilizations together. Our aim and duty is to build the Century of Türkiye under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on the path shown by Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who left us a sacred homeland with his military and political genius. To keep the excitement, determination and belief in the foundation of our Republic alive forever. It is our duty to work tirelessly and relentlessly in our city, Istanbul and all over the country. Individuals die, nations live. Long live the nation, long live the Republic."
Governor Gül concluded his speech by commemorating Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his comrades-in-arms and martyrs.
The program ended with the cutting of the Republic Cake by Governor Mr. Davut Gül and his spouse Mrs. Gülden Gül, the children of martyrs and the accompanying guests, the navigation of the Sea Rowing Cortege organized by the Beyoğlu Municipality, and light and laser shows.
