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2 LondraGazete.com/English Londra Gazete, 03 November 2022

The 99th anniversary of Republic Day

celebrated with joy in London

are duty bound to play our part de- of Turkish Associations will perform expressed that he aims to continue
fending our secular Republic and its its activities along these objectives working with the Turkish Commu-
achievements. We should inform the and continue to be the voice of the nity. Naval Amiral Türker Ertürk
British public why it will be to their British –Turkish community in the took a moment to detail the history
advantage to maintain the achieve- UK...” Also speaking at the event of Republic Day and how the histo-
ments of our modern and secular re- was the Mayor of Southwark Sunil ry and ideologies still are relevant
public. We should strengthen Anglo Chopra wished everyone a happy today. Live performances were giv-
–Turkish friendship and make valu- Republic Day, touching on his per- en throughout the night by Özgür
able contributions to Great Britain sonal connection to Turkey with his Canyurt, Benan Ayvaz and Hoş Seda
in political, cultural and economic travels and enjoyment of the food in Choir, while guests enjoyed food and
fields. As a strong and united um- 2016 Mayor Chopra signed a sister drinks at Grand Palace Banqueting
brella organization, The Federation city agreement with Beşiktaş and Suite in north London.

HUNDREDS of members of the Jale Ozer Swailes said “Today, we
London Turkish Speaking commu- gathered here to celebrate two treas-
nity celebrated the 99th anniversary ures we cherish and respect: Atatürk
of Turkey’s Republic Day in London and the Republic of Turkey. As we
o Friday evening (October 28th). The celebrate the 99th anniversary of the
Federation of Turkish Associations founding of our Republic with great
UK (ITDF) once again organised their enthusiasm, honor and pride; it is
annual Republic Dinner and Dance our belief that the Turkish nation will
bringing members from across the re-create the founding philosophy of
community together to celebrate and 1923. This is the most important na-
remember the foundations of which tional holiday for our nation. Happy
the Republic of Turkey was estab- Republic Day to all!!” Going on to say
lished. Welcoming guest ITDF chair “As a British Turkish Community, we