August 30 Victory Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Bayburt.

August 30 Victory Day and Turkish Armed Forces Day were celebrated with enthusiasm on its 102nd anniversary in Bayburt. The celebration program began with the laying of a wreath at the Atatürk Monument in the Saray Garden. After the wreath was laid at the Atatürk Monument by Bayburt Governor Mustafa Eldivan, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the 3rd Army Command, Brigadier General Erhan Kılıçarslan, and Bayburt Mayor Mete Memiş, a moment of silence was observed, and the National Anthem was sung.

After receiving congratulations at the governor’s office, the celebrations on Cumhuriyet Avenue continued with Governor Mustafa Eldivan, Brigadier General Erhan Kılıçarslan, and Mayor Mete Memiş congratulating citizens from a vehicle. Following this, participants in the ceremony observed a moment of silence and the National Anthem was sung.

Speaking on behalf of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), Supply Lieutenant Cenk Ömer Yıldırım expressed that they felt the rightful pride and excitement of celebrating the 102nd anniversary of the Victory of August 30th as a nation. Lieutenant Yıldırım stated in his speech: “Today, we are experiencing the rightful pride and excitement of celebrating the 102nd anniversary of the Great Victory we achieved on August 30, 1922, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. The noble Turkish Nation, alongside the heroic Turkish army, resurrected with the power drawn from its glorious history against those who aimed to threaten its existence and homeland, and achieved an unprecedented victory in history as a result of a comprehensive struggle for existence 102 years ago today. The Victory of August 30th is dedicated to the Turkish Army as ‘Armed Forces Day.’ The Turkish Armed Forces continue to be the guarantee of our country and the nightmare of our enemies with the strength it derives from its history and nation, modern warfare weapons and equipment, strong and dynamic personnel, high level of training, and determined command staff, in order to ensure our country’s peace and security and contribute to the establishment of lasting peace in our region and the world. Our armed forces, which are among the world’s leading military powers, are always ready to carry out their duties anytime, anywhere, and under any conditions. On this sacred and historic day, we commemorate with mercy our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his comrades, and our martyrs, as well as the veterans who have passed away, and bow respectfully before their memories, expressing our gratitude.”

During the program, Supply Lieutenant Reşat Kul, Bayburt Science High School student Ali Kemal Güveli, and Bayburt Milli İrade Anatolian High School student Feyzanur Binbir recited poems. The celebration program, which included performances of folk dances showcasing examples from Bayburt’s dances, concluded with a ceremonial march.