The founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, was commemorated with a ceremony in Konya, as in the entire country, on the 85th anniversary of his passing.
The commemoration ceremony for November 10 began at the Memorial Area. Konya Governor Vahdettin Özkan, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay, protocol members, and students attended the ceremony. Following the laying of wreaths at the Atatürk Monument, a 2-minute moment of silence accompanied by sirens was observed at 09:05, and the National Anthem was played.
After the ceremony, the program continued at the Konya State Theater. Following a speech by Rıfat Zengin, the director of Konya Çimento Fine Arts High School, highlighting the significance of the day, the program proceeded with activities prepared by students and teachers. Awards were presented to students who achieved success in the November 10th-themed competitions held among schools during the program.
