Republic Day celebrations in Fethiye: A boat parade in the bay, children from around the world on stage
In Fethiye, the 103rd anniversary of Republic Day on October 29 was celebrated with a ceremony held at the Indoor Sports Hall due to rain, a boat parade in Fethiye Bay, and performances by children from around the world.
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The 103rd anniversary of Republic Day was celebrated with a ceremony in the Fethiye district of Muğla. Due to rain, the celebrations were held at the Fethiye Indoor Sports Hall instead of the Fethiye City Stadium, and drew a large crowd of residents. Fethiye residents, who filled the arena with Turkish flags, shared in the joy of Republic Day together.
The ceremony began with Fethiye District Governor Fatih Akkaya, Naval Air Base Commander and Garrison Commander Okan Mumcu, and Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca congratulating the citizens and students on the holiday. This was followed by a moment of silence in memory of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and all the martyrs, and the National Anthem was sung.
Fethiye District Governor Fatih Akkaya delivered a speech on the importance of Republic Day, noting that the Republic is the greatest achievement of the Turkish nation. Students recited poems explaining the meaning and significance of Republic Day. Awards were presented by members of the official delegation to students who placed in the poetry, essay, and art contests organized by the Fethiye District Directorate of National Education.
The celebrations were highlighted by performances from folk dance troupes from Georgia, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova. The performances, which reflected the cultures of different countries, received a standing ovation from the audience in the hall. At the end of the program, all the folk dance troupes took the stage together to present a joint performance.
Fethiye Bay Was Draped in Red and White
As part of the Republic Day celebrations, boats decorated with Turkish flags set sail from Fethiye Harbor and cruised around Fethiye Bay and Knight Island.
The event, which created a colorful spectacle in the bay, was attended by Fethiye District Governor Fatih Akkaya, Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca, heads of institutions, representatives of civil society organizations and political parties, citizens, and boat operators active in the region.
Children from Around the World Gathered in Fethiye
The Republic Day event held at the Fethiye Erasta Shopping Mall brought together children from different cultures. The children, who took the stage in traditional costumes unique to their countries, won the admiration of the audience with their folk dances.
The gathering of children from different countries on the same stage served as a beautiful example of unity, solidarity, and brotherhood.
