The 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic on October 29, 1923, will be marked across Northern Cyprus with a series of official ceremonies and public events. Celebrations will open with a television address by Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia Ali Murat Başçeri on BRT at 1:00 p.m., followed by a 21-gun salute.
In Nicosia, the main ceremony at the Atatürk Monument is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. with the laying of wreaths in protocol order. Following a moment of silence and the raising of flags to the national anthem, the monument's commemorative book will be signed by TRNC President Tufan Erhürman and Ambassador Başçeri. A ceremonial march along Dereboyu Avenue is planned for 2:30 p.m., while the ambassador and his wife will host a reception at the embassy residence at 7:00 p.m.
In Famagusta, two separate ceremonies are planned. The first will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Victory Monument, followed by a procession to Namık Kemal Square. A second ceremony beginning at 11:55 a.m. in the square will feature a Security Forces Band concert, speeches, poetry recitals, folk dances and a musical performance.
In Kyrenia, the ceremony at the Atatürk Monument starts at 2:00 p.m., with a ceremonial march from Ramadan Cemil Square at 3:00 p.m. involving military bands, veterans and students. The Turkish Cypriot Peace Forces Command Band will give a closing concert. Ceremonies are also planned in Güzelyurt, İskele, Lefke, Mehmetçik, Akdoğan and Geçitkale, each featuring wreath-laying, flag-raising, speeches and band performances.
