National Sovereignty and Children's Day

Millions of Turkish citizens on April 23 participated in a large number of colorful celebrations and ceremonies to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the opening of the parliament and celebrate National Sovereignty and Children's Day.

The Turkish parliament is gearing up to commemorate National Sovereignty and Children's Day with a series of special events spanning four days, beginning April 20.

Turkey is marking National Sovereignty and Children's Day together with the 102nd anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Parliament on April 23, with official ceremonies held.

Every year, the country celebrates the establishment of the parliament bestowed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, with National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23.

The Turkish parliament was founded during the Turkish war of Independence, led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and which resulted in the establishment of the modern Turkish republic and the abolition of the old sultanate and caliphate.

A Turkish plane followed a route marking a crescent and sky, the national flag of Turkey, above Anatolia on April 23.

A specially arranged Turkish Airlines flight, TK1920, followed the route, as the country celebrated the National Sovereignty and Children's Day.

Turkey marked National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23, the anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Parliament, with people celebrating from their homes due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Some 100 international ballet, dance and music students have participated in a project to celebrate Turkey's National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23.

Turkey will mark National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23, marking the 100th anniversary of the foundation of parliament.

Turkey will observe National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23 to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Parliament.

Turkey marks National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23, the anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Parliament, with official ceremonies held in the capital Ankara.