30 Years of Culture, 102 Years of History Council Honors Turkish Heritage

The Boston City Council approved a resolution this week to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye and the 30th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. The Council proclaimed October 29, 2025, as Turkish Republic Day in Boston, honoring the Turkish American community's contributions to the city. The Republic of Türkiye, established on October 29, 1923, by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, represents over a century of progress, democracy, and cultural richness. The Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival has played a vital role in promoting Turkish heritage and fostering intercultural understanding across Boston for the past 30 years. As part of the celebration, the Council will raise the flag of Türkiye on City Hall Plaza on the designated day.

The resolution highlighted the substantial impact of the Turkish American community on Boston's social, economic, and cultural vitality. Additionally, the Council extended its best wishes to the Turkish American Cultural Society of New England. This resolution reinforces the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the United States and Türkiye.