National Sovereignty and Children's Day
National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Turkish: April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day), Turkey It is one of the official holidays of the Republic. It is celebrated every year on April 23. It commemorates the anniversary of the opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) in 1920, by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. children It is the first and only holiday in the world dedicated to children.
Bayram is held in all 81 provinces of Türkiye and in Turkish representations abroad and in the North Cyprus It is celebrated with enthusiasm in the Turkish Republic.
History
Opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (1920)
- On April 23, 1920, the Turkish Grand National Assembly was opened in Ankara.
- This event was the turning point in which the Turkish nation gained the right to self-determination.
The Emergence of Children's Day
- In 1929, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk presented this important day to children.
- The words “Little ladies, little gentlemen…” became the symbol of this gift.
Moving to the International Dimension
- Following the declaration of "Year of the Child" by UNESCO in 1979, the International 23 April Children's Festival was initiated under the leadership of TRT.
- Children from all over the world presented cultural performances.
Timeline: Historical Development of April 23
| Year | Olay |
|---|---|
| 1920 | The Turkish Grand National Assembly was opened and national sovereignty was declared. |
| 1921 | April 23 was accepted as a “National Holiday”. |
| 1927 | The first official children's celebrations were held. |
| 1929 | Atatürk dedicated April 23rd to children. |
| 1933 | Eid celebrations spread throughout the country. |
| 1979 | The International Children's Festival has begun under the leadership of TRT. |
| 1981 | With the law numbered 2429, an official holiday was declared under the name of "National Sovereignty and Children's Day". |
Meaning and Importance
- National Sovereignty: The symbol of the people determining the government with their own will.
- Children's Day: An expression of Atatürk's trust in children, whom he saw as an investment in the future.
- Universal Peace Message: Strengthening friendship between children from different countries.
Ways of Celebration
Official Ceremonies
- Laying a wreath at the Atatürk Monument.
- Official parades organized by governorships and municipalities.
Activities in Schools
- Poems, folk dances, theater plays.
- Children sitting in state offices as representatives.
International Festivals
- Dance and music performances with participation of children from more than 40 countries.
- Cultural costumes and messages of friendship.
Public Participation
- Hanging flags on balconies and windows.
- Children's concerts and exhibitions organized by municipalities.
Cultural Reflections
- TRT's special broadcasts and children's songs with the theme of April 23.
- Holiday-themed works in literature and art.
- Used as an international symbol in the promotion of Türkiye.
Legal Status
- It is an official holiday according to the Law No. 2429 on National Holidays and General Holidays.
- It is applied throughout Türkiye and the TRNC.
April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day symbolizes the Turkish nation's will for independence and the value it places on children. Every year, on this date, the struggles of the past and the hopes of the future come together, spreading a message of peace and brotherhood throughout the world.
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