The awards were given to the winners of the painting and poetry contestss organized as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the liberation of Kahramanmaraş from the enemy occupation.

The awards were given to the winners of the painting and poetry contests held on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the liberation of Kahramanmaraş from the enemy occupation. Mustafa Semerci, Director of the Culture and Tourism Branch, who came to the podium to make the opening speech at the award ceremony held at the Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Cultural Center, expressed that they were very pleased with the interest in painting and poetry contests organized throughout the country in order to convey the spirit of the National Struggle to future generations, and thanked everyone who sent works. Speaking later, Provincial Director of National Education Cemal Yılmaz stated that the people of Maraş, who acted with the spirit of the National Struggle 100 years ago, saved the city from occupation and added "We find such activities and events organized by our Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality in order to convey the spirit of the National Struggle to future generations very meaningful, we express our gratitude.”

After the opening speeches, the award ceremony started. The winners of poetry category recited their poems. The winners were presented their awards and a family photo was taken. After the ceremony, the painting exhibition named “Kahramanmaraş in its 100th Year, the Spirit of Independence”, which was created from the works sent to the painting competition, was held. The winners of the contests are as follows:

Poetry Contest Between High School and Equivalent School Students

     Türkiye’s First Award: Elifnur Çetin, Erdem Bayazıt Anatolian High School Kahramanmaraş

  Türkiye’s Second Award: Zeynep Aktaş, Hümeyra Ökten Girls Anatolian Imam Hatip High School Çukurova/Adana

  Türkiye’s Third Award: Elif Balcı, Şehit Muhammed Fazlı Demir Anatolian İHL   Sultanbeyli/İstanbul

   Honorable Mention: Feride İpek, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Anatolian High School Ceylanpınar/Şanlıurfa

   Adult Poetry Contest

   Türkiye’s First Award: Süleyman Aydemir, Dulkadiroğlu/Kahramanmaraş

   Türkiye’s Second Award: Rasim Yılmaz, Tokat

   Türkiye’s Third Award: Emre Genç, Alanya/Antalya

   Honorable Mention: Arif Odabaş, Başakşehir/İstanbul

   Painting Contest among Secondary School Students

   Türkiye’s First Award: Asilhan Rıdvan Purkaya,  Yunus Emre Secondary School  Onikişubat/Kahramanmaraş

  Türkiye’s Second Award: Merve Sunulu, Türk Telekom Secondary School Onikişubat/Kahramanmaraş

  Türkiye’s Third Award: Abdullah Elcuk, Akçakoyunlu Secondary School Onikişubat/Kahramanmaraş

   Honorable Mention: Alara Çalışkan, Prof.Dr. Mehmet Sağlam Secondary School / Ankara

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