A ceremony was held at the Atatürk Monument to mark November 10, Atatürk Remembrance Day, and Atatürk Week. Residents attending the ceremony gathered at the site carrying Turkish flags.
At 9:05 a.m., sirens sounded and a moment of silence was observed. Motorists got out of their vehicles, pedestrians stopped on the sidewalks, and people waiting at bus stops also stood in silence to pay their respects to Atatürk.
The commemorative program continued at the Konya State Theatre, where Muhammet Ali Kalay, principal of Selçuklu Fine Arts High School, delivered a speech highlighting the significance of the day. This was followed by an oratorio performance titled “Is Atatürk Dead?”, prepared by teachers and students from Konya High School.
The program concluded with Governor İbrahim Akın presenting awards to students who placed in provincial painting, poetry and essay competitions held to mark the 88th anniversary of Atatürk’s passing.
Following the ceremony, Governor Akın and other protocol members attended the opening of a clothing exhibition titled “Eternal Elegance – Inspired by Atatürk’s Wardrobe.” The exhibition was organized through a collaboration between the Konya Museum Directorate and the Konya Maturation Institute.
