Centenary Season Celebrations
A century of the Republic celebrated with over 24,000 projects and a grand 29 October 2023 Republic Day.
The 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey refers to the events organized in 2023 to commemorate the centennial of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. Official celebrations were coordinated by the Directorate of Communications. The coordination and execution of the official centennial celebrations in Turkey were entrusted to the Directorate of Communications by a decision published in the Official Gazette on 24 October 2020. The celebrations, attended by public institutions and organizations, were carried out under the themes "Century of Turkey" and "Century of Stability". Fahrettin Altun, the head of the Directorate of Communications, stated that over 24,000 projects related to the centennial were implemented with the contributions of 56 institutions.
Quick Facts
- Key figure
- Dursun Özbek (President)
Lore & Background
The emotional core of the official celebrations was the establishment of a corporate identity for the 100th-anniversary celebrations. The logo created for the 100th year of the National Struggle in May 2019, featuring the number 100, the infinity sign, and the crescent-star, was adapted for the centennial celebrations of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. A key activity was the Organization of the 100th Year Anthem Composition and Poetry Competition, with 400 entries. The anthem, composed and written by Ilker Kömürcü, was selected as the winner. It was first performed on 30 August 2023, during a special concert for Victory Day, featuring the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and other orchestras affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during his visit to Anıtkabir, wrote the following words in the memorial book: "Throughout our 21 years in power, we have endeavored to protect your trust with utmost dedication".
Reader's Guide
The journey began with the decision published in the Official Gazette on 24 October 2020, entrusting coordination to the Directorate of Communications. Key activities included the establishment of a corporate identity for the 100th-anniversary celebrations, adapting the logo from the 100th year of the National Struggle. The Organization of the 100th Year Anthem Composition and Poetry Competition received 400 entries, with Ilker Kömürcü's anthem winning. It was first performed on 30 August 2023 during a Victory Day concert. Republic Day on 29 October 2023 featured President Erdoğan's visit to Anıtkabir, acrobatic displays by SoloTürk and Turkish Stars, a historic passage of 100 military ships through the Bosporus, and a fireworks and drone show at 19:23 (UTC+3).
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