Commemoration of Atatürk/Youth and Sports Day
May 19 commemorated the day Mustafa Kemal Atakürk landed at the Black Sea city of Samosun and began the Turkish War of Independence. Since, the day has come to appreciate youth and allow opportunities for play, sports, and parades of independence.
- Origin: Turkey
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