1 April 2010

Theme Day: Red


On 13th of May 2007, a few millions Turks have rallied in the city of Izmir to protest against any government plans to undermine Turkish secularism. Turkish flags of demonstrators created a full red scene .

I was proudly there to support secularism in Great Izmir Rally. It was a historical day and it was the largest crowd that I had ever witnessed. As we, the sons and daughters of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, stand on this land, the pro-islamist nonsecular governments and groups will never succeed. Turkey is and will always be secular!

Read the story at BBC News.
Read the story at NY Times.

11 comments:

  1. Wow, what a crowd, and nice shot for theme day.

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  2. Wow! Fantastic shots - breathtaking.

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  3. These are great photos. They really capture the energy and power of huge demonstrations.

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  4. Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!

    Your post has to win as the most powerful of all on today's theme. Your photos and text are just so impressive and moving ! The determination of your people to remain secular is wonderful to see. I support you all the way. Congratulations to each and all individuals who went out of their way on that day to demonstrate their attachment to their values. Bravo !

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  5. Now this photo is 3 years old. How do you think your country has evolved in these three years?

    Do you feel those secular values have been preserved?

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  6. What fantastic photos of a huge rally!
    I have the same questions as Nathalie.

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  7. What a sea of red this is! Great shots!

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  8. these photos were just waiting for today!

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  9. Incredible photo! Great choice for the theme.

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