The National Celebrations in Tekirdag (1950-1980)

Throughout history, important events have been experienced by states. The struggle against these important events and the success achieved at the end of this struggle were intended to be made permanent in order not to be forgotten. Important events were also effective in the emergence of National Holidays. With the opening of the Parliament, an effort was made to create a National Day and it was aimed to be the 23 April Domination Day special for the day of the parliament opened on 23 April 1920 and later to be celebrated as the National Sovereignty and Children's Day. On May 19, 1919, when Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk landed in Samsun, it was later celebrated as May 19, Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day. The Great Offensive Operation, which ended in victory on August 30, was named as August 30 Victory Day so that it would not be forgotten. After the abolition of the sultanate, a search for a new regime was undertaken and it was adopted that our new understanding of administration would be the Republic, and the Republic was declared on 29 October 1923. The proclamation date of the Republic was also celebrated as Republic DayHolidays celebrated with enthusiasm all over the country were also celebrated with enthusiasm in Tekirdağ. The subject of the study is the National Day celebrations in Tekirdağ between 1950-1980. It is aimed to convey how the ceremonies are carried out and the attitude of the people of Tekirdağ towards the ceremonies