Republic Day Celebration in New York
New York hosted a special event to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the founding of our Republic. Organized by the Federation of Turkish American Associations, the Turkish community in the United States and guests celebrated Turkish culture and the values of the Republic while reinforcing the friendship between Turkey and the United States.
The opening of the evening began with the singing of the National Anthem and the condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Turkey. Under the leadership of Gülay Aydemir, President of the Federation of Turkish American Associations, the guests were hosted in the best way possible and at the end of the night, Aydemir accepted congratulations for her achievements. The Turkish Ambassador to Washington Sedat Önal and his wife Figen Önal, Permanent Representative to the UN Ahmet Yıldız and his wife Emine Yıldız, and other important figures took part in this meaningful event. In addition, state representatives such as Ambassador Muhittin Ahmet Yazal and his wife Kadire Zeynep Yazal, Consul General of Turkey in New York, Turkish American associations affiliated with the federation and artists from Turkey added color to the night.
A Night Full of Artistic and Cultural Activities
At the ball in New York, Turkish and American guests enjoyed a night full of cultural events and artists from Turkey. The special performance of the famous violinist Canan Anderson marked the night. Anderson’s artistry with her violin gave the guests an unforgettable musical feast. The other artists who took the stage afterwards gave the audience a taste of the joy of the Republic Day. This event, which included cultural performances, contributed to strengthening the ties between Turkey and the US on a cultural basis.
Comments of Important Names Attending the Night
International Media Coordinator Melih Göğebakan, who attended the night and was among the honored guests of this meaningful event, drew attention to the importance of the event and made the following statements:
“I was very happy to be with the Turkish community living in America and special guests on such a meaningful night. October 29th Republic Day is a source of pride for Turks all over the world. Sharing the cultural values of Turkey and emphasizing the achievements of the Republic strengthens the friendship and solidarity between the two countries. In the future, we will continue our efforts to preserve this bond and pass on our cultural values to future generations.”
Göğebakan emphasized that the event plays an important role in strengthening not only the relations between Turkey and the US, but also the diaspora community’s ties with Turkey.
Republic Day’s Message of Unity and Solidarity
Gülay Aydemir, President of the Federation of Turkish American Associations, stated that the event was organized to promote Turkey’s cultural heritage and the achievements of the Republic and made the following statement:
“This night is a source of pride for the Turkish community living in America. In this event, which reminds us once again how important unity and solidarity are, we once again emphasize the importance of passing on the values of the Republic to future generations and further strengthening the bonds of friendship between Turkey and America. As the Federation, we will continue our efforts to promote Turkey’s cultural values and glorify the achievements of the Republic.”
Aydemir’s statements demonstrated the commitment of the Turkish community living in the United States to the values of the Republic and showed that this event contributed to the further cultural development of relations between the two countries.
A Strong Indication of the Friendship between Turkey and the United States
This meaningful event, which took place in New York, stands out as an important step in strengthening the friendly relations between Turkey and the United States. Turkish and American guests came together on the occasion of the Republic Day celebration and strengthened the solidarity between the two countries by sharing common values and celebrating cultural richness. The Turkish-American community, which looks to the future with hope, experienced the pride of keeping their own values alive and promoting Turkish culture in America through this event.
