Denizli Celebrates the 104th Anniversary of Victory Day with Enthusiasm

The 104th anniversary of Victory Day was celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm in Denizli, with broad participation from protocol members, military units, veterans, and citizens.

Wreath Laying at the Atatürk Monument

The first part of the celebration program began enthusiastically with the laying of institutional wreaths at the Atatürk Monument in front of the Governor's Office.

Following a moment of silence during the ceremony, the Independence March was sung enthusiastically, and a congratulation reception was held at the Governor's Office.

Holiday Greetings on Gazi Boulevard

The celebration events then continued on Gazi Boulevard, where protocol members congratulated citizens on the holiday.

Denizli Governor Yavuz Selim Köşger, Major General Mücahit Zorlutuna, and Mayor Bülent Nuri Çavuşoğlu greeted the public.

Meaning and Significance of the Day

Delivering the speech on the meaning and significance of the day during the program, Major Olcay Aras explained the importance of the August 30 victory.

Aras emphasized that this great victory won in 1922 laid the direct foundation for the establishment of the Republic of Turkey.

Cultural Performances and Official Parade

Within the scope of the events, a poem was read by First Lieutenant Büşra Öztürk, and a folk dance team performed a zeybek show.

The celebrations successfully concluded with an official parade featuring military units, veterans, and motorized teams.