Republic Day Celebrated With Ceremonies Across Districts

Ceremonies were also held across the districts as part of the October 29 Republic Day celebrations. Parades in Nicosia, Güzelyurt and Kyrenia were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

İskele

Two separate ceremonies were held in İskele. The first, at İskele Ecevit Square, began with wreaths being laid at the Atatürk bust. It concluded with a moment of silence followed by the national anthem.

The second part of the ceremony was held at the İskele Municipality Indoor Market due to weather conditions. Speeches highlighting the significance of the day were delivered, and poems were recited.

As part of the celebrations, the Security Forces Command Band gave a concert. The programme concluded with a parade and a performance by the İskele Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble.

Lefke

October 29 Republic Day was also celebrated in Lefke. The celebrations began with a parade from the Lefke District Governor’s Office to the Lefke Atatürk Monument.

The ceremony held in front of the monument concluded with speeches highlighting the significance of the day, poetry readings and a concert by the Cyprus Turkish Peace Force Band.

Güzelyurt

A ceremony was held at the Güzelyurt Atatürk Monument as part of the celebrations, while the planned parade was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Famagusta

Ceremonies were also held in Famagusta to mark the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

Following the first ceremony in front of the Victory Monument, the Security Forces Command Band gave a concert at Namık Kemal Square.