The Sur Municipality changed its logo, and social media was divided.

The Sur Municipality changed its logo, and social media was divided.

03.02.2026 10:51

The logo change of the Sur Municipality in Diyarbakır has sparked a wide public debate. While the new design is positively received by some citizens as modern and aesthetic, the transition from the crescent-star theme to the sun figure has been interpreted by some as an ideological break and has become the focus of criticism.

The change made to the logo of the Diyarbakır Sur Municipality has resonated widely throughout the district and on social media. The distinct differences between the old and new designs have sparked ideological and symbolic discussions beyond aesthetic evaluations.

ONE GROUP DEFENDED THE CHANGE

A segment of the population that finds the new logo modern, simple, and aesthetic viewed the change as a step towards renewing the municipality's corporate identity and creating a contemporary image. Citizens supporting this view expressed that the design was successful and provided positive feedback to the municipality.

COMMENTS OF "BREAKING FROM ROOTS" WERE MADE

In contrast, some citizens pointed out the symbolic transformation in the logo. This group criticized the transition from the crescent-star theme to the sun figure, describing the change as a "break from roots." This choice became a subject of ideological interpretations, particularly regarding the meaning of symbols, and remained at the center of discussions.

The Sur Municipality changed its logo, social media was divided

NO STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE BY THE MUNICIPALITY

While no comprehensive statement has yet been made by the municipality regarding the logo change, it is expected that the differing opinions on the matter will remain in the public eye for some time.

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