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We remember your excellency and honorable martyrs on this day. “Honorable Atatürk, we are in your presence once again on the 99th anniversary of the great victory, one of the golden bricks on the path to our independence. The president later hosted a reception at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of Victory Day. In the capital Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other dignitaries, including the Parliamentary Speaker and leaders of opposition parties, started the remembrance by paying their respects to Atatürk at his mausoleum known as Anıtkabir.
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In 81 provinces, ceremonies were held to mark the day, from parades to visits to the cemeteries of fallen soldiers and wreath-laying ceremonies to honor Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. It falls into the last day of a month known for important milestones and victories in the history of the country, from the Battle of Manzikert (Malazgirt) to the Great Offensive fought against invading Greek forces prior to Dumlupınar. The day is originally a remembrance of the Battle of Dumlupınar fought by Turkish forces 99 years ago. A country rising from its ashes with War of Independence is walking torches and flags on the Victory Road, for this reason, every August 30.Victory Day was celebrated and fallen soldiers were commemorated Monday across Turkey. Turkish War of Independence is a freedom and independence war where all kinds of sacrifice in many ways were made. And thus, August 30 is both the Victory Day and a target point.Ĭhild playing ‘’Zeybek’’ a traditional folk dance.įestivals rise from great sacrifices, and to care and show respect is the new generation’s responsibility. They continue to walk for a Turkey growing with science and art. Every year, with people from all over Turkey coming, they, bring new goal too. That day, that walk that started for freedom and independence continues under the guidance of heroes with the younger generation. The Victory Road is the Never-Ending Road of Independence This day has come with the courage of the martyrs. The walk accompanied by Turkish flags and torches all night long heralds a brand new day to the younger generation with the first morning lights. When you reach the Victory Monument, you see Atatürk. The Walk of Victory is taken each year on the night connecting August 25 to August 26.
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Those who walked this road completed this journey but sadly couldn’t’ come back. It is a journey which took place fully 98 years ago. This long road is the road of liberation from Şuhut to Kocatepe. Citizens, NGOs and students from all over Turkey join this walk.
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Zafer Museum- Afyonkarahisar Zafer Yürüyüşünün Haritası The Walk of Victory: Walking the same Road Heroes Walked Years LateĪmong the commemoration and celebrations on August 30 Victory Day, perhaps the most special one is the walk that takes place that day. The museum holds an important place in showing the sacrifices and efforts made to next generations. Inside the museum, there are offensive plans and rooms belonged to Atatürk and his commanders who were also his fellow soldiers. The building the offensive was planned was turned into a museum afterwards. Thus the battle resulted in a victory for the Turkish army. Known to only a few people other than Atatürk, the plan was also carried out in secret. Because it was a very important step in the War of Independence, the offensive was planned in secret. The great offensive, under the leadership of Commander- in chief Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, started on August 26, 1922, and lasted till August 30 1922. The Great Offensive Planned in Dumlupınar Since 1926 It is celebrated as an official and national bairam and called ‘’ Victory Day’’. Because Commander-in-chief Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led this war, it is also known as Battle of Dumlupınar. August 30 Victory Day is seen as one of the most important turning points in the Turkish War of Independence.