30.10.2025 00:42
The 102nd anniversary of the Republic was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The celebrations held in Istanbul were particularly noteworthy. While a fireworks display took place over the Bosphorus, thousands of people marched on Bağdat Avenue to celebrate the anniversary of the Republic.
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The 102nd anniversary of our Republic was celebrated with great enthusiasm across Turkey. The parades held in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, and many other cities reinforced the sense of unity and togetherness among citizens.
In the festive atmosphere that enveloped the entire country, various events, concerts, and shows were organized. During the celebrations, which saw intense participation from the local community, the values and achievements of the Republic were once again proudly remembered. In events attended by everyone from children to the elderly, people came together in joy and happiness, witnessing the 102nd year of the Republic in a meaningful way.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN ISTANBUL
The celebrations in the megacity of Istanbul became one of the cities with the most intense enthusiasm. Tens of thousands of citizens participated in the celebrations held in numerous districts.
VISUAL FEAST ON THE BOSPHORUS
As part of the celebrations for the 102nd year of the Republic, a fireworks display was held on the Bosphorus in Istanbul. The resulting visual feast was mesmerizing.
TENS OF THOUSANDS MARCHED ON BAGDAT AVENUE
The 29th of October Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Kadıköy Bagdat Avenue. The march, which started from Suadiye, continued all the way to Göztepe. Hundreds of people showed intense interest in the march, which began with a motorcycle parade.
Among the attendees were CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik, Dilek İmamoğlu, the wife of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kösedağı, and citizens. Citizens filled the street with Turkish flags, singing marches to celebrate the 102nd year of the Republic.
ENTHUSIASTIC CELEBRATION IN BEŞIKTAŞ
Beşiktaş Municipality organized a parade and concert on the occasion of the 29th of October Republic Day. The march was attended by Beşiktaş Deputy Mayor Ömer Rasim Şişman, council members, and hundreds of citizens. The crowd gathered in front of Dolmabahçe Palace and marched to Beşiktaş Barbaros Square with Turkish flags in hand. The show continued with a DJ performance on the giant stage set up in the square. The crowd celebrated the 102nd year of the Republic with marches, songs, and enthusiasm. The event concluded with a fireworks display.
HIGH-LEVEL NAMES ATTENDED
As part of the events marking the 102nd anniversary of the 29th of October Republic Day, an official ceremony was also held on Fatih Vatan Avenue. The ceremony, which started at 10:30, was attended by Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, 1st Army Commander and Istanbul Garrison Commander General Bahtiyar Ersay, Istanbul Police Chief Selami Yıldız, Istanbul Gendarmerie Commander Lieutenant General Yusuf Kenan Topcu, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Nuri Arslan, and heads and directors of public institutions. At the beginning of the ceremony, Davut Gül, Deputy Mayor Nuri Arslan, General Bahtiyar Ersay greeted the public by riding in a military vehicle. The ceremony began with a moment of silence and the reading of the National Anthem, during which President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's message for the 29th of October Republic Day was read. Additionally, extensive security measures were taken around Vatan Avenue and its surroundings due to the ceremony.
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