Opening of the Photograph Exhibition “Ataturk: a Democracy Pioneer”

In the framework of the main theme of the European Local Democracy Week 2017, Edremit Municipality organized a photography exhibition dedicated to “Ataturk: a Democracy Pioneer”, set up at the Ayse S?d?ka Erke Ethnography Museum in Edremit. During the opening ceremony the Mayor of Edremit explained the subject and the meaning of the exhibition underlining the significant role of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, in establishing and spreading democracy in our country. He added that this exhibition could be an occasion for all our citizens to meditate on the meaning of democracy and the efforts carried out in order to obtain it. Ataturk's exhibition, which includes a total of 40 photographs, including photographs depicting the first democratic elections, the rising of women’s right in Turkey and visits to Edremit was very much appreciated by the visitors. Mrs.Eleftheria Alifieraki and Mr.Taksiarhis Veros, the Deputy Mayor of Chania and Lesvos, who joined the event, appreciated the other ethnographic installations of the museum about Ataturk and his army (Kuva-yi Milliye). By stating that they have a common culture, they express that many values of the past share a profound and important similarity. The exhibition is open to public until October 29th, the Republic Day.