Students condemn terrorism with a “Long Live the Republic” march.

In Bursa, hundreds of students held a 500-meter-long flag procession to condemn terrorism and celebrate the Republic. The students, who also condemned the treacherous attack on TUSAŞ before the Republic Day, marched with flags in hand along Ahmet Taner Kışlalı and Özlüce Boulevard.

As the 101st anniversary of the Republic approaches, students from Altınşehir Schools condemned terrorism with a flag march featuring a 500-meter Turkish flag, sending a message of unity and togetherness to the entire country.

This year, the flag march, which has become a tradition as part of the Republic Day celebrations, notably highlighted the response to terrorism. The march organized by hundreds of students with a 500-meter Turkish flag condemning the treacherous attack on TUSAŞ attracted significant interest from citizens. The event, which included the participation of elementary, middle, and high school students, showcased an enthusiastic procession as the students proudly carried the Turkish flag. The march, supported by teachers, veterans, and parents, was filled with colorful and meaningful moments.

Umut Gökçe, the founder of Altınşehir Schools, expressed that the students showed their commitment to the values of the Republic through this meaningful march and that their unity is a source of pride. Gökçe stated that they also condemned the heinous terrorist attack on TUSAŞ as a school, saying, “Together with our 500-meter Turkish flag, we marched on Özlüce Boulevard with 900 students to both condemn terrorism and celebrate the upcoming 101st anniversary of our Republic. Together with our students, we are raising our sensitivity and once again declaring that we stand by our homeland and country. Our main aim here is to ensure that students become attached to their homeland and nation and contribute to their country with production and ideas. We are a large family that loves and is devoted to our country.”

The event gained even more significance with the intense participation of parents, and attendees celebrated the 101st year of the Republic with enthusiasm. The students experienced the excitement of carrying the 500-meter Turkish flag, receiving great admiration from spectators. The event left a lasting impression in memory with this meaningful march reflecting the spirit of Republic Day.