Salih Tahtalıoğlu, the hero of the “Hang the Flags” phenomenon, reappears for the Republic's 100th anniversary

Salih Tahtalıoğlu, known in our country as the 'Flag-Hanging Uncle' and who became a phenomenon with the phrase "Hang the Flags" (As Bayrakları As), becoming the subject of many memes, has once again hung his flag on his balcony for the 100th anniversary of the Republic.

Tahtalıoğlu made this special day even more meaningful with a gesture that made it unforgettable.

BECAME FAMOUS IN 2013

Salih Tahtalıoğlu's journey to becoming a phenomenon began in 2013 with a photograph taken by İHA. Thanks to this photo, he began to be known in the internet world as the "Flag Uncle."

In memes prepared using Photoshop, he appeared in many different contexts, from sports teams to political parties, and from the Kremlin Palace to the Statue of Liberty.

A MEANINGFUL GIFT FROM DURSUNBEY MUNICIPALITY

Dursunbey Municipality gifted a Turkish flag to Tahtalıoğlu in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Republic. By hanging this flag on the same balcony, Salih Tahtalıoğlu reflected the enthusiasm and pride of this special day.

In a post shared on the municipality's social media account, it was stated that Tahtalıoğlu invited all citizens to hang flags at their workplaces and homes.

The following statements were shared from the municipality's account:

The flag-hanging uncle also has a special request for the 100th anniversary...

His request: "The flag-hanging uncle, who hung the glorious Turkish flag gifted to him by our municipal teams on his balcony, asks all our fellow citizens to hang their flags at their workplaces and homes on the occasion of the 100th anniversary..." 

News Source: 12punto