A special celebration from Koç Holding for the 100th anniversary of the Republic, befitting the legacy of the Great Leader Atatürk

Koç Holding, which has realized many projects and important events in the 100th anniversary of the Republic, organized the last big celebration by bringing together thousands of Koç employees from all corners of Turkey.

Görkem Baygın, Setur Marinas Ayvalık Front Office Representative

That night, the hearts of thousands of Koç employees beat "for the republic" at the Ülker Arena Stadium. At the gathering organized to honor the republic, the gift of our ancestor, everyone was rejoicing with love for the Great Leader Atatürk, and the excitement reflected on the faces of the members of the Koç family could be seen hundreds of meters away.

The night started with the following words of the presenter Ercüment Şansal, which echoed around the venue: "Hello, generations free of thought, free of conscience, free of wisdom!" As soon as these words were heard, it was clear that strong emotions would accompany a unique entertainment. This night was different! Its impact would be felt for a long time to come.

The program continued with a speech by Ömer M. Koç, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Koç Holding. Impactful moments followed each other in which democratic values, secularism and many other "must-haves" were repeatedly emphasized.

Then, with Yetkin Dikinciler's presentation, a special video of the republic appeared on the screen. With scene-setting that shed light on hope and heart-stirring tunes, the republic was rebuilt and relived before the eyes of the participants.

Finally, the highly anticipated part of the night had arrived. Mega star Tarkan took the stage and started his program with the anthem "Sen Rahat Uyu", specially prepared for the 100th anniversary of the republic. Moments of joy and excitement were followed by moments filled with love for the homeland, a sense of unity and the enthusiasm of common values.

As the event came to an end, gratitude for the achievements of the republic could be seen on everyone's faces. That night, those who came out of Koç Holding's 100th Anniversary of the Republic gathering felt the architect of all these achievements, the Great Leader Atatürk, with them.

Everyone knew it: The Republic is the breath of all of us and our voice shouting at the top of our lungs, the Republic is us! And as long as we exist, we will keep it alive.

Photographs: Eda Selçuk, Görkem Baygın