“Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people” M. Kemal Atatürk
It was on April 23, 1920, during the War of Independence, that the Grand National Assembly was inaugurated in Ankara and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk laid down the foundations of a new, independent, secular, and modern Turkish Republic. He also dedicated this day to the children of the country to emphasize that they are the future of the new nation and since then, 23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day is celebrated in Turkey as a National Day. The importance of April 23 as a special day of children has also been recognized internationally and UNICEF endorsed this important day as the International Children’s Day.
Every year on this date, children from all around the world come together in Turkey to enjoy Children’s Day celebration and festivities in a hope that these memories of friendly atmosphere will contribute to a future of enhanced brotherhood and peace among nations.
TACAM wishes our children, leaders of future, a happy Children’s Day on April 23rd this year and many more in light of Atatürk’s reforms and modern Turkish Republic.