Children's Day and National Sovereignty
The day corresponding to April 23 of each year in Turkey is officially known as "Children's Day and National Sovereignty," but it is more closely related to children. The founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Turkey boasts that its Children's Day is the only day in the whole world dedicated to children. It hosts children from all over the world for a huge ceremonial event organized by the Turkish State Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)
The first day of the Turkish parliament
April 23 also marks the day when the Turkish parliament met for the first time in 1920 in Ankara, capital of Ataturk.
The establishment of parliament was the first step in the establishment of the Turkish Republic after three years, the struggle for the independence of the Turkish nation and the expulsion of British, French and Italian occupying forces after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire
Day of National Sovereignty
The celebration was under the title National Sovereignty Day, which was celebrated as a day for children since 1935
In terms of national sovereignty, official ceremonies in each city are held by local administrations by placing a crown on Ataturk statues. Small and large flags are placed on the exits of buildings and building balconies
The 23 April festivities are also a tradition, giving some children an opportunity to replace adults. Where the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, members of Parliament, state governors, police leaders and a number of high-ranking officials leave their chairs to sit children for a day in the context of the expression of the symbolism of this day.
