Republic Day ceremonies mark 103rd anniversary in Avanos and Karaman

Republic Day celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the republic began with wreath-laying ceremonies in Avanos and Karaman on October 28, 2026.

In Avanos, officials laid a wreath at the Atatürk Monument in Cumhuriyet Square. Avanos District Governor Osman Bilici and Deputy Mayor Ertaş Yurtyapan performed the wreath laying, followed by a minute of silence and the recital of the Independence March.

“Long live the Republic!”

The Avanos ceremony was attended by district directors, political party representatives, civil society organizations, neighborhood heads, public institution staff, and many citizens. Authorities also called on citizens to decorate their homes and workplaces with Turkish flags.

Further events are planned throughout the day in Avanos, including an official celebration program at the Amphitheater at 10:30, a lantern procession starting at 7:30 p.m. in front of the District National Education Directorate, and the lighting of the Sinsin Fire at Cumhuriyet Square at 8:30 p.m.

In Karaman, a wreath was laid at the Atatürk bust in Cumhuriyet Park. The ceremony ended with a minute of silence and the Independence March.

Karaman Governor Hayrettin Çiçek, AK Party MP Selman Oğuzhan Eser, Yeni Parti MP İsmail Atakan Ünver, Mayor Savaş Kalaycı, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gavgalı, protocol members, and citizens attended the Karaman ceremony.