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İstiklâl Marşı

The i̇stiklâl marşı is a special song that was written to celebrate the independence of the Republic of Turkey. When Turkey became its own country in 1923, they needed a special song to help everyone feel proud of their new country. So a man named Mehmet Akif Ersoy wrote a poem that became the words to this very special song.

This song is really important to the people of Turkey because it reminds them of their brave soldiers and leaders who fought for their freedom. The words of the song talk about how great Turkey is and how it will always be a strong and independent country. It's like a big cheer for everyone to be proud of their country and its history.

Today, people in Turkey sing the i̇stiklâl marşı at important events, like the start of big sports games or the start of official ceremonies. It's a way for everyone to come together and show their support for their country.