ASUK Host Special Picnic Event for May 19 Commemoration

The Atatürk Society UK (ASUK) is organizing a special event to celebrate the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day on May 19. The event will take place in London’s Finsbury Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025, starting at 12noon. It aims to bring together various segments of the community to share in the festive spirit of the national holiday.

The program will feature live music performances, folk dance shows by Logo Dance Academy, a yoga workshop led by Ness_Yoga., and a variety of family-oriented social activities. Musical acts will include SEL Trio, as well as artists Erdal Yapıcı, Saygın Akbudak, and Levent Canen.

ASUK officials have invited all members of the community to attend and take part in the celebration, which has been carefully organized to reflect the spirit and significance of May 19.

May 19 marks the day in 1919 when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk landed in Samsun and initiated the Turkish War of Independence. It is recognized as the founding moment of the Republic of Turkey and was dedicated by Atatürk to the youth of the nation. Celebrated annually as the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, May 19 symbolizes the trust placed in young people and the enduring spirit of the national struggle. It is a national holiday in both Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, observed with ceremonies, parades, and various sports and cultural events.