Turkish flag raises in NYC for Turkish Day Parade
In New York City, the Turkish flag flies high on Wall Street, marking Youth, and Sports Day. Ambassador Sedat Onal joins Turkish Americans for the flag-raising ceremony, kicking off the 41st Turkish Day Parade
In New York City, the Turkish flag was raised as part of a commemorative event marking Ataturk, Youth, and Sports Day, a significant milestone symbolizing the beginning of Türkiye’s War of Independence.
Türkiye’s Ambassador to the U.S., Sedat Onal, was present alongside Turkish Americans, city and consular officers for the flag-raising ceremony on Wall Street, a renowned financial hub. The event was attended by Türkiye’s U.N. envoy Ahmet Yildiz, Consul General Reyhan Ozgur, diplomats, and members of the Turkish American community.
The 41st Turkish Day Parade, initiated in 1981 following the assassination of Turkish diplomats by the Armenian terror group ASALA, commenced with a flag-raising ceremony.
As part of the parade, the “Century of Türkiye Exhibition” is being hosted at the Turkevi (Turkish House) in New York City. The exhibition features three-dimensional projections showcasing Türkiye’s achievements over the past century.
On Saturday, the parade commenced on Madison Avenue and 38th Street, concluding at Madison Square Park.
Along the parade route, the janissary band of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism performed renditions of Ottoman Turkish music, adding to the cultural ambiance of the event.
May 19, 1919, marks the day Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, later the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, arrived in Samsun from Istanbul to initiate the war that ultimately led to Türkiye’s modernization.
In 1938, Ataturk designated May 19 as Youth and Sports Day, a national holiday celebrating Turkish youth with sporting and cultural activities held nationwide.
Source: AA
