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Turkey celebrates 104th anniversary of regional liberations
Various districts and cities across Turkey are celebrating the 104th anniversary of their liberation from occupation following the Turkish War of Independence.
In İzmir, major festivities include a victory march featuring a 350-meter Turkish flag, cavalry reenactments, SOLOTÜRK aerial displays, and a traditional lantern procession. In Balıkesir, celebrations include the 1st Balıkesir Culture Festival, featuring sports tournaments, cultural exhibitions, and local entrepreneur markets. Specific districts such as Kepsut, Susurluk, and Sındırgı are also marking their liberation dates with official ceremonies, parades, and traditional folk dance performances.
In Manisa, the towns of Selendi and Kula are holding commemorative events, including music concerts and wreath-laying ceremonies at Atatürk monuments. In Aydın, the Efeler district is organizing a lantern procession and opening new research centers dedicated to the national struggle, while Nazilli is marking the occasion with official messages emphasizing the responsibility of preserving independence for future generations.
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Aydın · Balıkesir · Balıkesir City Council · Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality · Manisa · Merve Özbey · Mustafa Kemal Atatürk · Selendi · Sındırgı · İzmir
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 200 women entrepreneurs will exhibit handmade products at the bazaar.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival will host the Triathlon Regional League Final on September 5.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Liberation Cup Football Tournament will take place between September 1 and September 4.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality is organizing the 1st Balıkesir Culture Festival.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Liberation Cup Volleyball Tournament begins on August 31.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival program consists of seven days of various activities.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 'Women's Labor Bazaar' will be established through cooperation between the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality and the Balıkesir City Council.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival commemorates the 104th anniversary of Balıkesir's liberation from occupation.