Celebrating the 103rd anniversary of Ankara becoming the capital

Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat visited Anıtkabir as part of the celebrations of the 103rd anniversary of Ankara becoming the capital.

Canbolat came to Atatürk's mausoleum by walking from the Road of Lions with the delegation, including Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş.

After Canbolat laid a wreath at the mausoleum, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung.

Canbolat, who later went to the National Pact Tower, wrote the following in the Anıtkabir Special Book:

"Dear Atatürk, we are in your spiritual presence on the 103rd anniversary of Ankara, the headquarters of the War of Independence, the manifestation of the national will and the heart of our Republic, becoming the capital. Ankara, which became the center of our struggle for independence with your arrival on December 27, 1919, has become the symbol of our nation's determination for independence and unshakable belief in the future. Ankara, which was declared the capital on October 13, 1923, has been the values ​​of our Republic and the national values ​​since that day. It proudly carries its understanding of sovereignty and the historical heritage entrusted to it.

We will continue to work with determination and determination to protect this blessed heritage and to develop Ankara in a way that befits its historical identity and responsibility as a capital city, and to carry it strongly to the bright future of our country. We commemorate with mercy, gratitude and gratitude all the heroes of our struggle for independence, our beloved martyrs and our veterans who passed away into eternity, especially your person and your comrades in arms. May your soul rest in peace."