The enthusiasm of April 23: 105 years dedicated to national will and democracy
Today, the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day is not only a holiday for children, but also a symbol of national sovereignty and independence.
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During the most challenging period of the National Struggle, the opening of the TBMM on April 23, 1920, was a turning point where the will of the Turkish nation was manifested. Established under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, the Assembly managed the independence struggle of an occupied country and, with the principle of "Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the nation," ensured that the Turkish nation took its destiny into its own hands.
This Assembly both managed the wars on the front lines and laid the foundations of the modern Republic of Turkey by enacting laws based on the will of the people.
The TBMM has gone down in world history not only as an organ fighting for independence but also as a structure that demonstrated the concept of "democracy in wartime."
THE FIRST AND ONLY HOLIDAY GIFTED TO CHILDREN
The celebration of April 23 as a children's holiday symbolizes the value Atatürk placed on children and youth. By gifting this holiday to children, Atatürk emphasized that they would be the future representatives of national sovereignty and sent a message of peace, friendship, and brotherhood to the children of the world.
Today, April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day holds the distinction of being the first and only children's holiday celebrated not just in Turkey, but across the globe.
Every year, children from Turkey and around the world celebrate this meaningful day together, becoming symbols of universal peace and love.
EMPHASIS ON NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND DEMOCRACY
April 23 is a monument to the Turkish nation's struggle for independence and democracy. In the 105 years since the opening of the Assembly, the TBMM has fulfilled its duty to represent the national will despite many difficulties.
Today is a day that reminds us that we must hold more tightly to our democratic values and our principle of national sovereignty.
Today, as children across Turkey celebrate their holiday with enthusiasm, the spirit of April 23 lives on in our hearts once again. National sovereignty and freedom are the cornerstones not only of the past but also of the future.
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day continues to be a day that reminds us of our national values while simultaneously fostering children's happiness and hopes for the future.
Happy April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day!
