In the Çivril district of Denizli in southwestern Turkey, Victory Day and liberation from enemy occupation are celebrated on August 30 with various events. Among others, the 27th Akdağ Victory March took place.
The 27th Akdağ Victory March was organized by District Governor Çivril in cooperation with Akdağ Scouting, Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club (AKIDAK). District Governor Hasan Akbulut, District Police Chief Asım Kayacı, District Mufti Muhammed Çörekçi and numerous nature lovers and local residents participated in the march. The march started from the Sığırkuyruğu Plateau and lasted for about six hours.
District Governor Hasan Akbulut, who led the march, noted that the event was very entertaining. He said, “We participated in the Akdağ Victory March, which was organized under the coordination of our district governor on the 102nd anniversary of the 30 August Victory and the liberation of Çivril from the enemy occupation. The march was fun and a great experience for both me and the participants.”
Erkan Atila, President of AKIDAK Association, emphasized the successful organization of the event and stated: “As AKIDAK, we wanted to hold the summit march on the 102nd anniversary of the victory and liberation of Çivril with the support of our district governor Hasan Akbulut and mayor Semih Dere. It was a meaningful and beautiful march. We visited the Atatürk relief at the summit to express our gratitude and thanks for an independent republic and country.”
Atila also mentioned that the trek went smoothly despite its challenges, saying, “We walked a route with about three hours of ascent and descent. Although it was tiring, it was a pleasant and smooth trek, and the participants followed suggestions and recommendations, so it was a harmonious event. I thank everyone who participated and supported us.”
Before the hike, participants were briefed on important points to be observed during the hike. District Governor Hasan Akbulut urged caution in nature and said: “We must be considerate of both ourselves and nature during the hike and leave nature as we found it. The recent fires in various regions, including the Karabedirler and Çıtak districts in our district, have deeply saddened us. I call on citizens to be more sensitive in this matter. Forests are the lungs of a country.”
The hike started on the Sığırkuyruğu Plateau. In the first stage of the climb, the participants hiked for about three hours to the summit of Akdağ. District Governor Hasan Akbulut visited the Atatürk relief at an altitude of 2,447 meters, signed the guest book and wrote down his thoughts on the significance of the day.
