Istanbul was in a moment of homage to its ancestor

Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, was commemorated in all units of IMM, on the roads of Istanbul and public transportation vehicles, on the 84th anniversary of his death. On the subway and trams, 84 thousand people suddenly paid homage to his Ata and sang the National Anthem together. Speeches and events about Atatürk were held at the special commemoration ceremonies of IMM. His favorite songs were sung and movie screenings were held.

November 10 in Istanbul started this year with a commemoration full of respect and gratitude. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, was commemorated on the 84th anniversary of his death, at 09.05:XNUMX, in the streets and streets of Istanbul, as well as in public transportation vehicles, as in the rest of the country.

In commemoration events that take place outside of official ceremonies; Citizens getting out of their private vehicles in traffic, Istanbulites traveling by vehicles such as buses, ferries, trams and subways stopped life at 09.05 and stood in silence.

84 THOUSAND PEOPLE STAND OF RESPECT IN THE 84TH YEAR

Istanbul's metro and trams witnessed emotional moments from the morning hours. Istanbulites using the metro and trams in the early hours of the morning were greeted with the commemoration of Atatürk, accompanied by the song Yiğidim Aslanım by Zülfü Livaneli.

At 09.05:17, all trains stopped at 195 stations on XNUMX lines operated by Metro Istanbul, one of the subsidiaries of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM).

With the announcement made at the station and in the vehicles, a total of 84 thousand people, including those traveling in the metro and trams at that time, stood up and paid a minute's silence to his Ata. After the moment of silence, all the passengers sang the National Anthem in unison.

ALL UNITS OF IMM COMMENTED ATA WITH RESPECT AND GRATITUDE

A commemoration ceremony was held in front of the Atatürk bust in the IMM Saraçhane building with the participation of IMM Secretary General Can Akın Çağlar. The Turkish Flag was lowered to half, accompanied by the laying of a wreath, a moment of silence and the National Anthem. Private Book of Honor was signed by Can Akın Çağlar.

IMM Bakırköy and Kasımpaşa annex buildings, affiliates İSKİ and İETT, all external persons and affiliates also held commemoration ceremonies.

“Atatürk Forests Respect for Ata” was held in Florya Atatürk Forest and Hacıosman Atatürk Urban Forest.

At the Şişli Atatürk Museum, a bouquet was presented to Atatürk's study, the museum special book was signed, and the İBB Chamber Orchestra gave a concert of Atatürk's favorite songs.

Live broadcast via Enstitü Istanbul İSMEK social media accounts. Dr. With the participation of Ozana Ural, he held a conversation on Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's view of education and adult education and his legacy to the present on 10 November.

At the ceremony of IETT, the opening of the “Ata's Greatest Heritage Republic Exhibition” was held with the Speech concert. Atatürk's favorite songs were played at Istanbul Congress Center and CRR. KÜLTÜR AŞ continues its Atatürk and play activities and workshops for children. After the commemoration ceremony at İBB Kayışdağı Hospice Directorate, Zülfü Livaneli's Farewell movie was screened.

WITH RESPECT, PROUD

IMM President Ekrem İmamoğlu In his message shared on social media, he said, “The architect of our National Struggle, the founder of our Republic, and the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who still illuminates our way with his ideas; with respect, with longing, with pride. I write your name all over the city, in every corner of the country," he said.