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Atatürk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day (Turkey)

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Atatürk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day (Turkey)

When is Atatürk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day (Turkey)?

Every year on May 19.

What is Atatürk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day (Turkey)?

May 19 commemorates Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's arrival in Samsun in 1919, which marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence. The day is also dedicated to the youth of Turkey and to sports, reflecting Atatürk's famous quote entrusting the nation's future to its young people. It is celebrated with youth festivals, athletic events, and ceremonies across the country.

How to celebrate

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  • #19Mayıs
  • #GençlikveSporBayramı
  • #Atatürk
  • #YouthDay

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