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Nalan Ciftci: Turkey and Republic

nalan ciftci: October 29, 1923, is the date of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, she said, according to The Chronicle Herald. This particular day is a public holiday throughout Turkey, commemorating this proclamation. Nalan Ciftci, the president of the Turkish Society of Nova Scotia, was on hand to share remarks with the crowd. All Turks and people of Turkish decent around the world are celebrating this very important day with joy and pride. We are grateful to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and his comrades in arms. Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Turkey, Ali Cinar, also shared in the celebration. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.