November 10 in Kadıköy: Thousands of people formed a 'Chain of Respect for Ancestors'

In the "Chain of Respect for Atatürk" organized by Kadıköy Municipality and Kadıköy Municipality Volunteers every year within the scope of the "November 10 Commemoration of Atatürk" program, thousands of people held hands and formed a chain on the 6.5-kilometer coastal road between Fenerbahçe Orduevi and Bostancı with Turkish flags and Atatürk posters.

A giant Atatürk poster and Turkish flag were unfurled by Kadıköy Municipality in the "Chain of Respect for Ata", in which citizens of all ages took part.

Kadıköy residents, who attended the event despite the cold weather and rain, once again showed their love, respect and devotion to Atatürk by joining hands.

Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kösedağı and his wife Nihal Kösedağı participated in the "Chain of Respect for the Ancestor" and observed a moment of silence at 5 past 9 o'clock with the sirens ringing. After the moment of silence, the National Anthem was sung.

KÖSEDAĞI: WE WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE OUR ATATURK'S VALUES

Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kösedağı said the following about the meaning and importance of the day:

"Today, November 10, is the 88th anniversary of our Ata's passing. But he left us such a beautiful legacy that thousands of our citizens in 81 provinces of our country commemorate our Ata, regardless of rain or cold. We will soon create our chain of respect for Ata, which has been going on for years in the traditional way in Kadıköy. I would like to thank the people of Kadıköy, they did not leave us alone again.

They once again showed their love for their ancestors to friends and foes. We will always continue to protect the beautiful legacy of the Republic of Türkiye that Atatürk left us and to keep alive the memories of Atatürk, his goals and the values he left us. While doing this, we will receive our greatest support from our citizens and people from Kadıköy. With their support, Atatürk's love will continue to grow like the people of Kadıköy.”