The flag of Istanbul, Turkey
Quotes on Patriotism: Republic Day in Istanbul
While I was in Istanbul, it was a national holiday known as Republic Day, and the flags of Turkey were out in full force. It was the best display of patriotism I have ever encountered.
The flags of Istanbul, Turkey
There was a religious holiday going on as well, so festivities were in full force.
The flags of Istanbul, Turkey
I have to say that I have never seen anything like it.
The flags of Istanbul, Turkey
You couldn’t go a few blocks without literally thousands and thousands of flags all across the streets, hanging in every spot there was to hang a flag. What great shows of patriotic examples they displayed to the world! Just the sheer number of flags forms a patriotic essay.
The flags of Istanbul, Turkey
It was truly amazing the city of Istanbul showing such a patriotism to their country.
The flags of Istanbul, Turkey
Come along with me as I explore Istanbul, Turkey on its most patriotic day of the year, Republic Day. It is a patriotism example and patriotism essay within itself.
Quotes on Patriotism
Every ride in the taxi or walk down the street seemed like a festive or patriotic event going on.
The flags of Istanbul, Turkey
I do have to admit that I loved it.
Man selling flags in Istanbul, Turkey
The flag of Istanbul, Turkey
But one of the most amazing things was when we had been out all day, heading back to our apartment on the Bosporus River.
Bridge on the Bosporus River
Quotes on Patriotism: Fireworks filled the Sky
We were in our bathrobes, winding down for the night when suddenly I heard a few firecrackers. Then some more, then some more. So we decided to get dressed real quick and go down to the hotel bar on the river to see what was going on. It was absolutely, bar none, the best and longest fireworks show I have ever seen. And I am from Texas and we love July 4th in my state, so I’ve seen some good ones. I have also been to numerous fireworks shows, from Hong Kong to New York to Mexico, but I have never seen something like this before. It was spectacular and was a great ending to a wonderful trip to Istanbul.
Amazing fireworks show on the Bosporus river in Istanbul, Turkey
Quotes on Patriotism:
Quotes on Patriotism:
Natalie
Tuesday 29th of October 2013
2013 marks 90 years of the Turkish republic. Enjoy everyone!!
Cacinda Maloney
Tuesday 29th of October 2013
Yes! Enjoy!
Lance
Friday 22nd of February 2013
Amazing patriotism! We were Turkey last fall (not for Patriot Day) and were generally surprised by the amount of flags. Turkey seems be like America - very patriotic.
Cacinda Maloney
Friday 22nd of February 2013
Yes, I was so astonished at the number of flags and that fireworks show was over the top! I loved it and it made for great photographic shots!