Manisa Tarzanı is being commemorated on the 61st anniversary of his death

On the 61st anniversary of his death, Manisa Tarzanı Ahmet Bedevi was remembered with his legendary life story he left behind. Organized by Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, ‘Manisa Tarzanı Environmental Days’ included a ‘Manisa Tarzanı Memories Panel and a concert by İlhan Şeşen. Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek presented Manisa Tarzanı statues to the panelists and artist Şeşen who attended the event. Manisa Metropolitan Municipality organized the Manisa Tarzanı and Environmental Days events between May 31 and June 5, where the Memories of Manisa Tarzanı and İlhan Şeşen concert took place at Manisa City Theater. Researcher Writer Bedriye Aksakal, Writer Mustafa Pala, and Writer Hakkı Avan were among the speakers at the panel, attended by Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Architect Ferdi Zeyrek, CHP Manisa Provincial Chairman İlksen Özalper, Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Ulaş Aydın, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and many citizens. Manisa Tarzanı was narrated during the Memories of Manisa Tarzanı panel, where Writer Mustafa Pala first spoke about the life of Manisa Tarzanı Ahmet Bedevi, informing the audience. Writer Hakkı Avan introduced the works written about Manisa Tarzanı. Researcher Writer Bedriye Aksakal included memories and events between her brother Researcher Writer Haydar Aksakal and Manisa Tarzanı in her speech. Following the panel, İlhan Şeşen, a valuable artist born in Manisa, gave a mini concert, singing his popular songs and also performing requested songs from the audience. Guests joined in the excitement during Şeşen’s performance. After the concert, Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek thanked the guests for their participation, presented flowers, and gave Manisa Tarzanı statues as gifts. Children from Manisa had a great time with Onur Erol songs during the Manisa Tarzanı and Environmental Days events, where the Onur Erol Grass Concert was held at Atatürk Kentpark by Manisa Metropolitan Municipality. Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek, invited to the stage during the concert, wished the guests and children a good time. Mayor Zeyrek presented flowers and a gift symbolizing Manisa Tarzanı to the artist Onur Erol and made a speech. Mayor Zeyrek said, ‘Today is the death anniversary of our Manisa Tarzan Ahmet Bedevi. Our Manisa Tarzan was involved in the National Struggle during the War of Independence. He became one of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s soldiers. When he saw our city burned and destroyed, he could not bear it and took care of my Manisa. He carried water on his back in the mountains and brought us these greenery. That’s why today is a meaningful day. I thank Onur uncle for being together with my brothers and children. Seeing everyone living in my Manisa smiling and happy makes me so happy, hopefully we will meet in happy days for the next 5 years. We will always laugh, always have fun. Because we have many values, including Manisa Tarzan. Not forgetting these values, transferring them to the future will be among our top priorities. Today, Onur uncles were with us. We are having a lot of fun and will continue to have fun. I welcome you, Onur uncle, you added value. Dear citizens, I love you very much, I am glad you are here. I love my Manisa very much, this love and unity will take us to such beautiful days that we will always be happy, have fun, and always be together. Thank you, stay well.’