A Grand Celebration Worthy of the 103rd Anniversary

Bornova Municipality is preparing to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye with a spectacular Torchlight Parade on Wednesday evening, October 28, followed by a grand concert featuring legendary singer Selda Bağcan. Inviting all İzmir residents to join in this great moment of pride with Turkish flags in hand, Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki said, “The Republic is our greatest legacy. I invite all our fellow citizens, who proudly carry the torch of independence, to come together as one in Bornova and share in this historic celebration.” The festivities will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a parade from Cumhuriyet Square and continue with a musical celebration at Aşık Veysel Recreation Area.

A Grand Torchlight Parade Along the Path of the Republic

Bornova will bring the spirit of Republic Day, celebrated on October 29, to its streets a day early. At 8:00 p.m. on October 28, thousands of people from İzmir will gather at Bornova Cumhuriyet Square to join the Torchlight Parade, carrying Turkish flags and torches. Emphasizing the achievements of the Republic and national unity, the jubilant procession will march to Aşık Veysel Recreation Area in Bornova, accompanied by patriotic anthems.

First DJ Olcay Fidan, Then Selda Bağcan

The grand celebration at Aşık Veysel Recreation Area will begin at 8:30 p.m. with a lively performance by DJ Olcay Fidan, setting the stage for the Republic Day festivities. At 9:00 p.m., the stage will belong to legendary artist Selda Bağcan, who has brought Anatolian melodies to audiences around the world with songs cherished across generations. Together, Bornova residents will celebrate the Republic’s 103rd anniversary as one, singing along to Selda Bağcan’s powerful voice and timeless songs.

“We Welcome All of İzmir to Bornova for the Republic’s 103rd Anniversary”

Inviting everyone in İzmir to share in this historic celebration, Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki said:

“The Republic is our greatest legacy and the strongest bond we pass on to future generations. This year, we will celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic with immense pride, in a way worthy of Bornova and İzmir. We are excited to welcome the legendary voice of Turkish music, Selda Bağcan, to our district and to march together as one with our torches during the Torchlight Parade.

“I invite all our fellow citizens, who have always carried the torch of independence with pride, to gather in Bornova on the evening of October 28 with Turkish flags in hand and share this great celebration with us.”