Türkiye to celebrate August 30 Victory Day with nationwide ceremonies and events
August 30 Victory Day will be celebrated across the country with various ceremonies ın Türkiye. In the capital, the events will begin with a visit to Anıtkabir by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other officials at 10:30 AM, and conclude with a ceremony at the Presidential Complex.
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- Published Date: 08:20 | 30 August 2024
- Modified Date: 08:24 | 30 August 2024
Following the Anıtkabir visit, Erdoğan will accept congratulations at 11:30 AM during a reception at the Presidential Complex. The celebrations will continue with a parade from the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye to the First Assembly, featuring a Mehteran Band and a mixed band concert before the parade. The Turkish Stars will also perform during the parade.
At 5:00 PM, Erdoğan will attend the Army Academy Graduation Ceremony. The 102nd anniversary of the August 30 Victory will be marked with a program at the Presidential Complex, expected to host around 2,000 guests, including military officials, state representatives, and foreign diplomats. The evening will feature a concert by the Mehteran Band and the Gendarmerie Band, a moment of silence, the National Anthem, and prayers for fallen heroes.
A short film celebrating the Victory Day and video messages from Turkish troops both at home and abroad will be shown. President Erdoğan will address the attendees, and the program will conclude with a concert by artist Ferhat Göçer and the Turkish Armed Forces Symphony Orchestra, performing songs of heroism. The main building of the Presidential Complex will be illuminated in red and white.
Celebrations will also take place in all 81 provinces through ceremonies organized by local governors.