Liberation of Edirne from enemy occupation was celebrated with a ceremony

The 102nd anniversary of Edirne’s liberation from enemy occupation on November 25, 1922, was celebrated with a ceremony.

The event, held on Atatürk Boulevard, began with a symbolic reenactment of the city’s liberation and the handover of the star-and-crescent flag to Governor Yunus Sezer to be hoisted on the flagpole.

After the National Anthem was sung and opening speeches were made, a message sent by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding the anniversary of Edirne’s liberation was read aloud.

The program concluded with a performance by the Edirne Municipality folk dance team, followed by a parade.