Marches were held in Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat, Niğde, Nevşehir, Kırıkkale and Kırşehir on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
Citizens gathered with Turkish flags in their hands at the Kartal Martyrs' Cemetery in Kayseri and walked to Cumhuriyet Square in accordance with the provincial protocol.
Kayseri Governor Gökmen Çiçek, Metropolitan Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç, 12th Air Transport Main Base Commander and Garrison Commander Brigadier General Hasan Volkan Güleryüz, Provincial Police Chief Atanur Aydın, protocol members and many citizens attended the march.
In the program that continued in the square, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung.
Speaking after the Quran recitation, Governor Çiçek said that although 10 years have passed since the treacherous coup attempt, the pain is very fresh.
Büyükkılıç, on the other hand, noted that the people of Kayseri took to the streets on the day of the coup attempt 10 years ago and that they still claim that epic today.
July 15 Veteran Necmettin Oktay stated that they did not look back when they went out that night.
After the speeches, the young people who completed the "15 July Will is Ours, Victory is Ours Flag Run" delivered the Turkish flag they were carrying to Governor Çiçek.
The ceremony held at Erciyes University (ERÜ) was attended by Governor Çiçek, CHP Kayseri Deputy Aşkın Genç, Büyükkılıç, ERÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Fatih Altun and protocol members attended.
In addition, in the program held at Talas Parachute Field, the giant Turkish flag, which is 45 meters wide, 67.5 meters long, 3 thousand 38 square meters and weighs 418 kilograms, was opened by the provincial protocol, Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports, Talas Municipality personnel and citizens.
Protocol members and citizens gathered in front of the Train Station in Sivas with Turkish flags in their hands and walked from İnönü Boulevard to the garden of the Atatürk and Congress Museum, where the ceremony will be held.
Sivas Governor Yılmaz Şimşek, 5th Infantry Training Brigade and Garrison Commander Brigadier General Zeynel Abidin Alptekin, Mayor Adem Uzun, Chief Public Prosecutor Mehmet Akif Aktaş, Provincial Police Chief Ahmet Alağaçlı, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Senior Colonel Adem Taşkın, other provincial protocols, provincial heads of political parties, representatives of non-governmental organizations and many citizens attended the march.
In the program that continued in the garden of the Ataturk and Congress Museum, a moment of silence was observed, the National Anthem and the Holy Quran were read, and prayers were said.
In his speech here, Governor Şimşek said that the Turkish nation left all their differences aside on the night of July 15, united around their homeland, flag and independence, just like they were united against the seven powers in Çanakkale, and shielded their chests from tanks, rifles and bullets.
Participants watched President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's speech live on the giant screen installed in the square.
The march started from the bus station in Yozgat and ended in Cumhuriyet Square.
In the program that continued in the square, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung.
Speaking after the recitation of the Holy Quran, Yozgat Governor Mehmet Ali Özkan thanked the people of Yozgat for their participation.
The participants then watched President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's speech.
Yozgat Mayor Kazım Arslan, provincial protocol and citizens attended the program.
Citizens gathered at Derbent Junction as part of the march organized by Niğde Governorship.
The participants walked to the Republic Square, singing anthems with Turkish flags in their hands.
In the program that continued in the parking lot next to the Governorship, a moment of silence was observed, the National Anthem and the Holy Quran were read, and prayers were said.
Participants watched President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's speech live on the giant screen installed in the square.
After the concert of Niğde Municipality Mehter Band, artist Murat Kekilli gave a concert.
Governor Nedim Akmeşe, TRNC's 5th President Ersin Tatar, MHP Niğde Deputy Cumali İnce, Mayor Emrah Özdemir, protocol members and citizens attended the program.
In Nevşehir, protocol and citizens gathered at Borsa Junction on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
Participants carrying Turkish flags walked to the front of the Government House, accompanied by the Janissary Band.
In the program here, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung.
After the recitation of the Holy Quran, Nevşehir Governor Hüseyin Kök and Mayor Rasim Arı made speeches.
In the program where students read poetry, awards were given to the winners of the composition and poetry competitions.
Young athletes delivered the Turkish flag they were carrying to Governor Kök in the "Sancak Race" held within the scope of the event.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's speech was watched on the installed screen.
Kırıkkale Governor Hüseyin Engin Sarıibrahim, Garrison Commander Brigadier General Mehmet Ali Durmuş, Mayor Ahmet Önal, protocol members and many citizens attended the march organized on the occasion of July 15.
Those walking with Turkish flags, accompanied by the Kırıkkale Municipality Mehter Band, passed through Fevzi Çakmak Street, Atatürk Boulevard, Ankara and Zafer streets and came to Cumhuriyet Square.
A moment of silence was observed in the square, the National Anthem and the Holy Quran were read, and then President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's speech was watched.
Speaking in the program, Governor Sarıibrahim said that he would not give up his faith, brotherhood, justice, honour, freedom, dignity and honor at the expense of the life and blood of the beloved nation.
Later, awards were given to the students who ranked in various competitions, and various shows and events were organized.
In Kırşehir, Governor Murat Sefa Demiryürek, provincial protocol and citizens walked from the Governorship to Cacabey Square with Turkish flags in their hands.
At the event in the square, a moment of silence was observed, the National Anthem and the Holy Quran were read.
In his speech here, Governor Demiryürek said, "This nation stood up for its will that night, as it did throughout history, and never gave way to this treacherous attempt against its homeland, flag and state." he said.
After the film screening on "15 July Coup Attempt", the participants watched President Erdoğan's speech.
After the Banner Race, the athletes delivered the flag and the athletes who ranked in various tournaments were given their awards.
Following the heroic folk songs concerts, a film prepared about the events held on July 15 in Kırşehir since 2016 was watched.