Turkish embassy celebrates National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Oman

Muscat: Turkey’s embassy recently celebrated their country’s National Sovereignty and Children’s Day at the Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz Carlton Hotel, with children from various segments of the Omani society, and other nationalities.
“It is celebrated as the International children’s day in Turkey every year on the 23rd of April, to commemorate the day dedicated by the founder of the republic, Mustafa Kamal Ataturk, to children to enjoy with other kids of the world. That was in 1920, and we have been holding this event since then. Turkey is very proud that we were the first country to dedicate a day for children in the whole wide world and I am sure that many countries have followed,” said Ugur Dogan, the ambassador of Turkey to Oman.
He said as part of the celebrations, children are invited from several different places to Ankara in Turkey and are given an opportunity to meet the prime minister, the president and other government officials. It is also a tradition where we take children to the government offices and for one day, they become president and prime minister, so it is a very lively occasion. Here, we have kids from various segments of the Omani society and children from other cultures, and the event provides an opportunity for children to mingle with other kids of their ages. So, in our small way, we are helping in the understanding of peace in this world, free from political considerations. We thank Al Bustan Palace hotel and everyone who attended.”