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Friday 17 May 2013


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