We commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the landing of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Founder of the Republic of Turkey and our Great Leader, in Samsun to liberate our homeland from enemy occupation.
On May 19, 1919, Atatürk took his first step in Samsun to achieve what was deemed impossible and to prove that these lands would forever be the homeland of the Turkish nation. Following his lead, the heroic Turkish people fought with extraordinary determination to win our war of independence.
May 19 holds profound meaning, both as the starting point of our national liberation and as a celebration that embodies the value our country places on its youth.
As the Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce, we act with the belief that Turkey's greatest wealth is its youth, and we have confidence in the young people who represent the future of our country and Eskişehir.
We celebrate the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth, and Sports Day with pride and enthusiasm, and we remember with respect and gratitude our Founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and all our heroes.