22.05.2025 22:06
In the Şarköy district of Tekirdağ, the municipality conducted a social experiment to determine the level of commitment to Atatürk. A portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was placed horizontally at various points in the district, and it was observed that passing citizens adjusted the portrait. Additionally, two children were seen kissing the portrait of Atatürk.
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The Şarköy District Municipality conducted a social experiment to measure the attachment to Atatürk, where citizens' reactions to the horizontally placed portraits of Atatürk drew attention. Two children kissed the portrait after adjusting it and then left. The Mayor stated that the sensitivity shown by the citizens is commendable.
THEY LEFT ATATÜRK PORTRAITS HORIZONTALLY
As part of the celebrations for May 19, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, the Şarköy Municipality carried out a social experiment by placing the portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, horizontally on various points in the streets, sidewalks, and parks. During the experiment, which was recorded on camera, citizens adjusted the horizontally placed Atatürk portraits and left them where they found them.
TWO CHILDREN KISSED THE ATATÜRK PORTRAIT AFTER ADJUSTING IT
During the experiment, which featured interesting moments, two children adjusted the Atatürk portrait that was placed horizontally on a tree in a park and then kissed it before leaving the area. The footage shared on the Şarköy Municipality's social media accounts received great appreciation.
Şarköy Mayor Alpay Var stated regarding the issue, "We placed our founder's portrait in different parts of our city. We carefully observed the reactions of our citizens." Mayor Var said that the sensitivity shown by the citizens towards Atatürk is commendable.
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