Celebrations of August 30 Victory Day in Çanakkale

A ceremony was held in Çanakkale on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day.

The ceremony, which began with a wreath presentation at Republic Square, continued with a moment of silence and the reading of the National Anthem. Afterwards, Governor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Toraman received congratulations at the governor’s office. Following that, during the ceremony held at Kordon Boyu, Governor Toraman, along with the Commander of the Strait and Garrison, Rear Admiral Mustafa Biçen, and Çanakkale Deputy Mayor Öznur Benderlioğlu Doğangün, celebrated the holiday with the citizens.

In his speech on behalf of the Turkish Armed Forces, Supply Major Çağlar Çırak stated, “Today, we are experiencing the excitement of celebrating with great enthusiasm and pride the 102nd anniversary of August 30 Victory Day and the Turkish Armed Forces Day, which crowned the national struggle of the great Turkish nation with immense sacrifices. This victory, which is one of the significant turning points in our history, not only ensured the liberation of our homeland from enemy occupation but also certified that Anatolia is the Turkish homeland, laying the foundations for the establishment process of the Republic of Turkey, which will last forever under the leadership of our great leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The unique victory gained through this operation, which was meticulously planned in each phase against an occupying army that was far superior in numbers, and personally commanded by our Supreme Commander Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, has become a magnificent testament to the high power and heroism of the Turkish army demonstrated to the world. This unparalleled victory was achieved through the leadership and command genius of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, within the unity of army and nation.”

Afterwards, a parade was held. The Coast Guard General Directorate (KEGM) and Coast Guard teams also performed a water show.

The ceremony was attended by Çanakkale Governor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Toraman, Commander of the Strait and Garrison Rear Admiral Mustafa Biçen, Çanakkale Deputy Mayor Öznur Benderlioğlu Doğangün, representatives of political parties, military personnel, and citizens.