19 MAY THE COMMEMORATİON OF
ATATURK,YOUNTH AND SPORTS FESTİVAL
In the Turkish War of Independence Ataturk, who is the leader of national
contend, landed at Samsun on May 19 1919. This is being celebrated with Younth
and sports day since that event. Atatürk was gift this day for Turkısh youngs. Turkish younth
and other people sing national march and arrange special shows for that day.
Ataturk also said "This day is may birthday" because of the day is so
important for him.
This day is an official holiday through out the country of Turkey
that occurs on the 19th of May every year. Each region will organise their own
parades and shows of which school children
and universities will take part. Also called Youth Day, the celebration marks
the landing of Kemal Mustafa Ataturk in 1919 in Samsun. The event started the
Turkish war of Independence. Business and offices will be closed on this day
and you may find some roads are closed due to marching bands parading through
the streets.
prepared by Elif KILIÇ
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