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Sivas Congress 107th anniversary commemorations

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Sivas Congress 107th anniversary commemorations

Commemorations for the 107th anniversary of the Sivas Congress and the Republic are ongoing continue across Turkey. In Sivas, activities organized by the Governor's Office and the Sivas Municipality have organized various cultural, sporting, and historical activities. A significant event featured included a massive traditional halay dance in the city square with 1,058 participants, accompanied by drum and zurna music to symbolize unity. Governor Yılmaz Şimşek noted that the Sivas Congress established the roadmap for the Turkish National Struggle and laid the foundations of the Republic. On September 2, local authorities in Sivas organized a historical reenactment of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s arrival in the city in 1919. The procession included a historical automobile 1919 arrival, and soldiers representing the era, with a performer portraying Atatürk leading the way to the Atatürk Congress Museum. Ceremonies also included wreath-laying ceremonies at the Atatürk Monument. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message regarding the anniversary, stating that the spirit of national unity and solidarity shown during the congress remains a “vital shield against modern threats to the state and nation.” He characterized the congress as a historical turning point where national forces united under a common ideal of independence. Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı also attended the ceremonies, attended, connecting the historical struggle for independence to contemporary objectives of food security and agricultural strength. goals. In Bursa, Gürhan Akdoğan, President of Beylikdüzü, the Atatürkist Thought Association Bursa Branch, described anniversary was observed alongside the event as a foundational milestone that united resistance movements against imperialism. Other scheduled festivities include 17th World Sivaslılar Day through a themed fashion show, visits to collaboration between the graves of congress delegates, a helicopter display, Beylikdüzü Municipality and a parade from the Sivas Train Station to Cumhuriyet Square. Additionally, Beylikdüzü Sivaslılar Social Assistance and Cultural Association. The program at the 10th Beylikdüzü Sivas Agriculture, Livestock, Congress Building featured a wreath-laying ceremony, a photography exhibition, and Food Fair is being held musical performances. A lecture by Prof. Dr. Kemalettin Kuzucu addressed the historical importance of September 4, while District Governor Bülent Karacan noted that Atatürk “ignited the flame of the liberation struggle” in conjunction with these celebrations. In Istanbul, the “Cumhuriyete Giden Yol: Sivas” concert is also part Sivas region. Other speakers emphasized the congress as a foundational pillar of the commemorative program. Republic and a symbol of national will.

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  1. 2026-09-06 07:51 UTC Sivas Congress 107th anniversary commemorations
  2. 2026-09-04 14:25 UTC Sivas 107th anniversary commemorations
  3. 2026-09-03 10:42 UTC Sivas 107th anniversary commemorations
  4. 2026-09-01 19:36 UTC Sivas 107th anniversary commemorations
  5. 2026-08-31 16:37 UTC Sivas 107th anniversary commemorations

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