17.05.2026 00:20
The 'A Youth Festival Program' organized by the AK Party Headquarters Youth Branches at Kocaeli Stadium was a scene of great enthusiasm with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the historic night, where tens of thousands of young people filled the stands to the brim, a choreography show featuring President Erdoğan and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque was held. The giant visuals that the youth unveiled with the banner "Our Promise to the Leader" received great applause in the stadium.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 'A Youth Festival Program' organized by the AK Party Headquarters Youth Branches at Kocaeli Stadium. In the historic night where tens of thousands of young people filled the stadium to capacity, the massive visual shows displayed in the stands left their mark. A choreography show featuring President Erdoğan and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque was held during the program.
A FLOOD OF LOVE FROM YOUTH TO PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN
President Erdoğan, who entered the festival area accompanied by enthusiastic cheers, responded to the youth's displays of affection by waving. During the opening of the program, a young person who took the stage addressed the entire stadium through the microphone, saying, 'May Allah never take you from us, Mr. President, it's good that you exist,' sparking a thunderous applause in the stadium. President Erdoğan, sharing the excitement of the youth in the protocol stand, had emotional moments and applauded the youth standing.
VISUAL FEAST AT THE STADIUM: 'OUR WORD TO THE LEADER' AND 'WE HAVE A GOOD NEWS FOR THE FUTURE'
The most striking moment of the night, the choreography show featuring President Erdoğan and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, turned into a visual feast with the synchronized movements of the youth. First, a massive illustration of President Erdoğan in sunglasses and a suit appeared in the stands. Below the portrait was the phrase 'OUR WORD TO THE LEADER,' and right next to it, a giant banner reading 'KOCAELİ IS ALWAYS IN ITS PLACE' was unfurled.
Continuing the choreography, the following messages and visuals, which brought the stadium to its feet, adorned the stands in order:
'Our Root in the Past': A mesmerizing silhouette depicting the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in its original form rose in the stands.
'We Have a Good News for the Future': Right after the Hagia Sophia visual, another giant visual featuring the Turkish flag, national jets that are the pride of Turkey's domestic defense industry, SİHAs (Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), and national defense technologies was unveiled.
EXCITEMENT PEAKED
During the visual feast, tens of thousands of youth waved Turkish flags to the accompaniment of marches and rhythmic drum sounds played in the stadium. President Erdoğan followed this massive show, meticulously prepared and symbolizing the vision of the Century of Turkey, with great attention and satisfaction. This magnificent festival at Kocaeli Stadium continued until late in the night.