Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was commemorated on the 86th anniversary of his death with ceremonies held in Burdur. Our Rector Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Dalgar laid a wreath at the Atatürk Monument.
In the first ceremony held at Burdur Republic Square, after the wreaths were laid at the Atatürk Monument by representatives of Burdur Governorship, Burdur Municipality, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Garrison Command, Political Party Provincial Presidencies, and Non-Governmental Organizations, a 2-minute moment of silence was observed at 09:05 with the sounding of sirens.
Citizens around the ceremony area also participated in the moment of silence with the sound of the siren. Then, the National Anthem was sung. The torches lit around the monument and the students standing guard next to the monument highlighted the significance of the day.
The commemoration program continued at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Conference and Exhibition Hall. The speech emphasizing the meaning and importance of the day was delivered by Arif Akın, the Principal of the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Anatolian High School. Following the speech, poems and compositions were read. Awards were given to those who ranked in the competitions organized for November 10 by Burdur Governor Tülay Baydar Bilgihan and protocol members.
The program ended with an oratorio performance prepared by the students of the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Anatolian High School.
Our ATA was Commemorated at the Ceremony Held in Front of the Rectorate
At the ceremony held in front of the Rectorate, after a wreath was laid at the Atatürk Monument by MAKÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hakan Öner, excerpts from Atatürk's speeches were listened to, and a 2-minute moment of silence was observed at 09:05 with the sounding of sirens.
Academicians and administrative staff present at the ceremony area participated in the moment of silence with the sound of the siren. Then, the National Anthem was sung. Torches were lit on both sides of the monument, and flags were lowered to half-mast.
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