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Merve Özbey brings a wave of celebration to Alaşehir’s 104th liberation anniversary

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Alaşehir marked the 104th anniversary of its liberation from enemy occupation with a concert by singer Merve Özbey.
  • Large crowds gathered in Cumhuriyet Square, where residents sang along and continued celebrating late into the evening.
  • Municipal officials used the event to honor Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the country’s heroes and the Republic.

Alaşehir’s Cumhuriyet Square filled with music as Merve Özbey performed for the town’s 104th liberation anniversary. Manisa Metropolitan Municipality and Alaşehir Municipality organized the concert, which drew Mayor Ahmet Öküzcüoğlu, his wife Selen Öküzcüoğlu, municipal officials and a large crowd.

Residents joined Özbey on her popular songs and applauded her stage performance. The concert continued into the late hours, turning the anniversary celebration into an evening of music and entertainment. At the end of the event, Deputy Secretary-General Erk Kayabaş and Mayor Öküzcüoğlu presented Özbey with flowers.

You are a very fortunate district.

· Erk KayabaşThe Manisa municipal official praised Alaşehir during the anniversary concert.

Kayabaş said Alaşehir was fortunate to have a mayor devoted to both his family and the district. He also praised Özbey and Öküzcüoğlu as successful figures, one in public office and the other on stage.

Öküzcüoğlu honored Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the heroes who entrusted the land to future generations. He said residents would continue to protect the Republic together and told the crowd that he was also a fan of Özbey’s music, which he said sometimes moved him and sometimes lifted his spirits.

Together, we will protect the Republic entrusted to us by our Great Leader, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

· Ahmet ÖküzcüoğluThe Alaşehir mayor addressed the town’s liberation anniversary and paid tribute to Atatürk.
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