The "100th Anniversary of Our Liberation Memorial House", implemented by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality as part of the 100th anniversary of the liberation of the city, opened its doors. Minister Tunç SoyerAt the opening ceremony of the Memorial House, “İzmir is a city that has shed light on Anatolia throughout its history. We did the same on September 9, we became a beacon of hope for Turkey. We have shown that another future is possible. The House of Remembrance is also a part of that big goal.”
Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç SoyerThe "100th Anniversary of Our Liberation Memorial House", which was brought to the city by . Designed as an experience center that will keep the spirit of the National Struggle, Tunç SoyerKonak Mayor Abdül Batur, Narlıdere Mayor Ali Engin, Kemalpaşa Mayor Rıdvan Karakayalı, Chairman of the 100th Anniversary House Committee Ulvi Puğ, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality bureaucrats, council members, muhtars, donors and citizens attended the opening hosted by .
Soyer: “You cannot build a sustainable future if you lose your roots”
Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç Soyer“Memory is very important. We live in such an age of speed that life is lived as if it were something that started and ended with us. Not. We have very strong roots behind us. You cannot build a sustainable future if you lose your roots. The future you live in is doomed to collapse if it is not nourished by the roots. When you realize those roots, remember, own them, then your future will be enlightened. This is what we're trying to do. To ensure that the next generations live in the light. These lands are fertile enough to feed everyone, but unfortunately they do not feed everyone. Poverty, deprivation knee-deep… None of us deserve this. You will see, it is very soon for us to build a future where we will live hand in hand, smiling and happily.”
Donation call from Soyer
Stating that all kinds of items reflecting the spirit of the period of 1914-1930 can be donated to the Memorial House, President Soyer thanked those who have donated so far. President Soyer continued his words as follows: “I am calling out to the sensitive citizens of Izmir; What you have should not only be a memory for your family, at home, for you. This is a very suitable place to share the legacy of your ancestors with the people of Izmir and people from all over Turkey. We welcome your donations. Izmir is a city that has shed light on Anatolia throughout its history. It is a city that has always pioneered Anatolia. We did the same on September 9, we became a beacon of hope for Turkey. We showed Turkey that another future is possible. The House of Remembrance is also a part of that great goal. I would like to thank everyone who contributed,” he said.
Konak Mayor Abdul Batur emphasized that Izmir made history on the 100th anniversary of the liberation and said, “Izmir really made a great organization. I have never seen such a crowd in Izmir until this age. The fruit bearing tree is stoned. September 9 is very important for our city, it is important for our country as well.” Tunç SoyerHe thanked.
Ulvi Puğ, Chairman of the 100th Anniversary Commemorative House Committee, said, “There is only one founder of the Republic, only one savior of the homeland, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.” Mihriban Yanık, Head of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality City History and Publicity Department, gave information about the Memorial House.
Sections from the stages of the War of Independence
The Memorial House reflects the spirit of the National Struggle period. The "Cabinet of Rare", "Dining Room", "How We Won the War", "Occupation Room", "Atatürk and His Struggle Friends Room", "Shadow Exhibition", "The Room Seen Through the Window", "Coffee Culture and It has sections such as “Reading Room”, “Flag Room” and “Eternal Memories”. The memorial house was also designed as a green-sustainable building. With the solar panels and water conversion tools in its garden, it shares its environmental awareness as well as energy use with its visitors.
Transformation of Historical Yemişçizade Mansion
Yemişçizade Mansion, one of the structures witnessing history in Konak, is located in the district known as Kestelli. The building is also known as Alanyalı Mansion. The mansion, which was built in the 19th century and has survived from the Yemişçizade family, draws attention with its ceiling decorations. The mansion, which was used as the land registry cadastre directorate and military service in the first years of the Republic, also operated as Kestelli Girls' School between 1950-1969. It was expropriated by Konak Municipality in 2013. Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç Soyer made a call and announced that the mansion would be converted into the House of Remembrance and asked all citizens to contribute to the donation campaign launched for the supply of documents and objects. Documents and objects surviving from the War of Independence period were delivered to the Ahmet Piriştina City Archive and Museum (APİKAM) and the 100th Anniversary of Our Independence Memorial House was created with the contributions of the people of İzmir.
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