The only Childrens’ Day in the world

The immortal leader of Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is sort of a leader who is aware of the importance of young generations for a country. The republic needs qualified and skilled generations in order to improve and survive in the history. Till the beginning of his life, he knew that and he worked on it until the day he passed away.

When First National Senate was gathered in Ankara on 23rd April 1920, he gave this honor to the Turkish children. Atatürk is a leader who had many adopted children. Most of them lost their families because of the war. He had them raised and educated for Turkish Republic. They became teachers, professors and officials. They served their country.

After 1980’s, this Childrens’ Day became international and started to celebrate with foreign children. After this moment, this celebration expanded on whole world. A festival that is based on national cultures of the world is being held with the children in Ankara.

Always Atatürk….