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Turkish regional liberation anniversary commemorations

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Turkey continues to observe the 104th anniversary of various cities and districts being liberated from occupation during the Turkish War of Independence. In Manisa, festivities ~~across several districts~~ included performances by artists such as Merve Özbey, Ceza, and Kibariye. ~~Manisa Metropolitan Municipality~~ Mayor Besim Dutlulu ~~marked the anniversary on September 8, honoring~~ honored local ~~heroes including Gördesli Makbule, Müftü Alim Efendi, Parti Pehlivan, and the Demirci Akıncıları led by İbrahim Ethem Akıncı,~~ heroes, describing the ~~date as a moment when the~~ struggle ~~for independence was~~ as being “crowned with victory.” ~~Ceremonies in the region included wreath-laying attended by local governors and military commanders, as well as concerts in Saruhanlı.~~ In İzmir, celebrations ~~for the 104th anniversary~~ include official ceremonies at the Historical Government ~~House, featuring symbolic~~ House with cavalry ~~units and a victory march led by a 350-meter Turkish flag. High-profile events include flag ceremonies at Konak Atatürk Square,~~ reenactments ~~of the liberation by cavalry units,~~ and SOLOTÜRK aerial displays. Political leaders, including MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli and CHP’s Utku Gümrükçü, have issued messages honoring the national struggle and the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay and other officials have participated in receptions and marches to honor the independence struggle led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The 95th İzmir International Fair ~~(IEF)~~ is ongoing ~~in the Kültürpark area, coinciding with the festivities. Additionally,~~ at Kültürpark, and the Turkish Aeronautical Association ~~(THK)~~ is hosting an aviation festival in ~~Selçuk, featuring parachute activities, aerobatic flights,~~ Selçuk. New commemorative activities in İzmir include a lantern procession and ~~flight simulators~~ Zeybek dance performances in Karşıyaka, as well as the 14th International September 9 İzmir Half Marathon, which is scheduled for September 13 and is expected to ~~promote aviation culture.~~ feature over 3,000 athletes from 14 countries. Regional commemorations ~~extend~~ have expanded to ~~Edremit,~~ include Bursa, where celebrations featured concerts and a ~~flag ceremony was held~~ symbolic reenactment of the liberation at ~~Sarıkız Peak, and Menemen.~~ the historic municipal building. In ~~Aydın, officials honored figures like Yörük Ali Efe and Çete Ayşe.~~ Kestel, Mayor Ferhat Erol noted the historical significance of the September 10, 1922, liberation. In Aliağa, official ceremonies at Cumhuriyet Square will include a photo exhibition titled “Kurtuluş'tan Cumhuriyet'e Aliağa” (From Liberation to the Republic of Aliağa). Other regional festivities in Edremit, Aydın, Kuyucak, İnegöl, Söke, and Turgutlu ~~featured~~ continue to feature parades, concerts, and traditional folk dances.

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