Madness in Istanbul! Türkiye 100th Anniversary Vlog 🇹🇷

Shot on: October 28-29, 2023
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
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About this Türkiye 100th anniversary vlog:
In this episode, I made it to İstanbul, Türkiye for Turkey Republic Day 2023. I documented the events of this extrodinary day as a form of news reporting. I had these October 29, 2023 events circled on my calendar for a while as it is the Republic of Turkey centennial. As it was my first time in Istanbul, I hadn’t seen any of the sights yet and had a lot to see.
İstanbul was full of celebrations. I got to see Turkish flags and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk tributes everywhere. I even got to an MFÖ concert. I will add that I do not own any of the music played at the concert and am including it as fair use to document the events of the day. This Turkish history celebration was a blast! Some of the places that I go to in this travel vlog include:
- İstikal Avenue
- Beyoğlu
- Galata Tower
- Taksim Square
- Bağdat Avenue
- Maltepe Sahil Park
- Üsküdar station
About the 100th anniversary of Türkiye:
The 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, celebrated in 2023, marked a significant milestone in the nation's history. Commemorating a century since its foundation by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the country engaged in various nationwide events and festivities. This centennial celebration was an opportunity for reflection on Turkey's transformation from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire to a modern, secular republic. Highlighting Atatürk's visionary reforms, from adopting the Latin alphabet to advancing women's rights, the anniversary was a tribute to the nation's resilience, progress, and unity. Furthermore, it symbolized Turkey's aspirations for the future, emphasizing its role as a bridge between East and West and its ongoing commitment to peace and development. The day was filled with cultural exhibitions, parades, and performances, reflecting the rich tapestry of Turkey's heritage and its hope for a prosperous future.
About the Republic of Türkiye:
The Republic of Türkiye, commonly known as Turkey, was officially proclaimed on October 29, 1923, with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as its first president. Emerging from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Atatürk introduced sweeping reforms to modernize the country. These changes spanned from replacing the Arabic script with the Latin alphabet to the secularization of the state, separating religion from politics.
Atatürk's leadership prioritized education, women's rights, and industrialization, helping to steer Turkey toward becoming a progressive nation. After he died in 1938, Turkey maintained its neutral stance in World War II but later joined NATO in 1952, aligning with the West during the Cold War era.
The second half of the 20th century saw multiple military coups, reflecting the tensions between secular and religious factions. Turkey also experienced significant economic growth, but this was accompanied by periods of inflation and political instability.
In the 21st century, Turkey has been at the crossroads of geopolitical challenges, especially with its strategic position in the Middle East. Turkey remains a pivotal country, balancing its rich history with its aspirations for the future.
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[@betul2398]

As a Turkish person, I wasn't able to be in Turkey for this year . I was feeling sad that I couldn't be able to attend 100. years celebrations and after watching your video I actually cried. I would like to be there. Thanks for your video.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’m happy that I could help you experience it a little bit. Thanks for watching!

[@umittasarslan3202]

Buradaydın.🤍❤

[@gizemlikisi6213]

where r u living at

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@gizemlikisi6213 I'm in Istanbul at the moment

[@hakan341]

O halde niye yurt dışına kaçtın?

[@probablyx3]

It is fascinating to see Istanbul like this. Long live the republic of Türkiye

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It was great to see! I have no idea what Istanbul is normally like hahaha

[@uzaydaisemekisteyenadam4543]

@@TravelLordOnLoc 🤣I laughed so hard at this, man. I think you're a lucky tourist. Witnessing this situation in Turkey is a very specific situation.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@uzaydaisemekisteyenadam4543 I think I'm lucky also!

[@southface6684]

​@@TravelLordOnLoc this is an expression of Turkish islamofascism but you ar every naive to realise what happens

[@southface6684]

​@@uzaydaisemekisteyenadam4543 we know allready about Nazi rallies in Germany this is the same

[@h12gvj567]

Glory to the Republic of Turkey 🇹🇷 Ataturk ❤️ Congratulations to our Turkish brothers from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@fatihyavuz2246]

Thanks brother. Long live Azerbaijan and Turkey. We are proud of your victory in Karabakh

[@bilginbilgin-lt6nq]

Türkiye yazacaksın kardeşşş

[@gersonalvarez6382]

Eyvallah Aybalam 🤣🤣

[@h12gvj567]

@@bilginbilgin-lt6nq Ingilizsem nasil yazayim gardas? )) Turkey iyiydi be, cok da sempatikti bence.

[@adakilicarslan5271]

You know what makes me real emotional about this? We've been facing so many problems as a nation, I mean so many. It's not something that can be easily defined as "economic turmoil" or things like that, that would be an understatement. Especially in the last 10 years, this nation suffered from a lot of things: terror, economic crisis, societal problems, violence... We've lost our reputation in the world arena, we've somehow become the unwanted people and nation in Europe or pretty much anywhere in the world besides some exceptions. The people of Turkish Republic have been going through a process of deep insecurity, facing with unimaginable uncertainty regarding their future and their place in the world. We've been trying to convince others that we are not bad, we are not a place where you would feel unsafe, and you know what, it is so freaking frustrating. But besides all these, all these negativity surrounding us for almost a decade now, what you see in this video is also real. As the citiziens of Republic of Türkiye, we may curse at each other, we may dislike each other, we may fight and we may hurt each other while trying to cope with all our problems. But when it comes to our nation, our Republic, we are united. We become one, we celebrate what we share altogether, with pride. We forget what makes our lives dark and unbearable, but we remember the light that we have always followed, which is still there, no matter what. And it is not something that only some of us are aware and enjoy, but even though most of us do not know about it, it's something every Turkish citizen knows deep down. So what you see in this video, is not merely a big group of people coming together, watching a concert and waving flags. It's much more than that, it's what loyalty exactly means, what a feeling of belonging is. It's what despite everything, what keeps us here, alive, what keeps us going, what gives meaning to our lives. There are so many things I dislike and disapprove about my country, actually not about my country but the way things are handled and executed here. But I'm still proud. I've been to 28 countries around the world, lived in some of them for long time. And I know wherever I go, there are certainly things that I would not be able to find, the things that made me "me", the things that this nation and these people taught me and inspired me about, the things that we should not take for granted and feel proudly confident about. I love my people, I love my country. Yaşasın cumhuriyet, ilelebet...

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Well said! Thank you for your comment!

[@ozlemdr6076]

Çok güzel söylemişsin, tam olarak ben de aynı şeyleri düşünüyordum. Akademik olarak kendimi geliştirmek için ülkemden uzakta eğitim alıyorum şu anda ama amacım geri dönüp ülkeme faydalı öğrenciler ve mühendisler yetiştirmek. Aslında bir çoğumuzun amacı bu, bir çocuk doğunca "vatana millete hayırlı bir evlat olsun" diyoruz, hepimizin dileği bir arada mutlu, huzurlu yaşamak ve bu bağımsızlığı ilelebet muhafaza etmek. Biz emperyalist, faşist ve komünistlere karşı her cephede bağımsızlık mücadelesi vermiş ve kendi düzenini korumak için çok çalışmış bir milletiz, hala da bunun için çalışıyoruz ve gurur duymamız gereken şey tam olarak bu. Evet dünya standartlarına ulaşmak için daha çok yolumuz var, evet her şeyimiz mükemmel değil ama niyetimiz buna ulaşmak olduğu sürece ve milli bilincimiz, sağduyumuz ve birlik beraberlik ruhumuz devam ettiği sürece hedeflerimize bir bir ulaşacağız. Bunun önüne bir engel yok.

[@Morefd]

Best

[@lunastaras]

Well explained! 👏

[@physcalmagcal8452]

Mersiye dizen kardesim sende hos geldinn.d

[@seldaalpkonlar410]

Cumhuriyetimizin 100. yılı kutlu olsun.Daima ATAMIZIN izindeyiz .🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@KenanTurkiye]

You will understand, take a ride with me ;) 🚂🚃🚄🚅🚈🚞🚝 Trams, trains and more trains and trams :)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@KenanTurkiye I've had fun with them, but haven't tried the trams yet

[@maserati969]

go home Yankee @@TravelLordOnLoc

[@bilgehan314]

AHZAP SURESİ: O KENDİLERE DÜNYADA BİRİSİNİ ÖNDER SEÇENLERİN HEPSİ CEHENNEME TOPLUCA ATILACAKTIR. İMZA: ALLAHU TEALA

[@eservzr4053]

Benim güzel ülkem, canım ülkem. İnsanların birlik içinde kardeşçe yaşadığı canımın içi ülkem. Huzurun daim olsun.. ❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@govegan19]

❤

[@sarubet8725]

ne birliği ne kardeşliği Türk olmayan herkes mutlu. Biz sömürülüyoruz din masallarıyla.

[@stelyesa5298]

@@sarubet8725sen daha söndürülmek ne görmedin

[@Pilav_Ustu_Dalin]

Huzur ve kardeşlik mi? nerde yaşıyosun

[@Rullboy457]

As a Malaysian, I am very happy. How beautiful the country of Turkey is. I hope someday I can visit there ❤😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’m planning to go to Malaysia and Indonesia starting in February!

[@atillakhun3697]

We, the Turks, do not celebrate the Independence Day, but the secular democratic Republic founded and left by Atatürk, which is his unique legacy, and the honorable struggle he waged against the imperialist colonialists by expelling them from these lands. As the Turkish Nation, we have never been under anyone's domination in history and we will never do so. Also thank you for your kind video recording.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I made a mistake saying that. I will clear things up on the next video! November 10 in Ankara

[@oguzhanozalp3817]

Türkiye wasnt founded as neither a secular nor democrat state in 1923, Islam is defined as a state religion in the both 1921 and 1924 constitutions untill 1928 its halted, secularism came into constitution in 1937! Well democracy came after the WW2 in 1946 with Demokrat Parti, which later then win the elections in 1950. People simply celebrating independent republic which is earned by blood.

[@UserXX952]

Islam is defined in the constitutions because of black proganda which was done by British empire to stop resisstance of Turkish nations so it was a politic move also yes an islamic country can become secular country with other people from other religions and simply Atatürk provided this . @@oguzhanozalp3817

[@baturvardar123]

whole idea of democratic and independent republic was born in 29th of october 1923. no one can expect a revolution that big could be quick after the collapse of 600 years old caliphate monarchy. took some time but it happened. this was the first step. people do celebrate it because of secularism and democracy. before 1923, we were just subjects of a bloodline. after that day we became induviduals. equals by the law. same republic granted rights to women before many western countries etc. it doesn't matter if it was granted later, the source is the republic.@@oguzhanozalp3817

[@kazuhiramiller7491]

​@@oguzhanozalp3817 It is completely irrelevant, Atatürk already mapped out on which ideals the Turkish Republic would go on long before 1923. He did not implement some reforms instantly because there was too much reactionary backlash. You are noone to speak on behalf of millions of people including me who explicitly celebrate the revolutionary reforms brought forward by Atatürk and disregard them as "they're just simply celebrating independence". These reforms were an INTEGRAL part of the republic, and their dismantling started when """"democracy"""" came in 1950 under the same reactionaries that opposed the very foundation of the republic at the start. And for 70 years they have failed to bring down what Atatürk brought in just 10 years.

[@mr.emirli]

Sizinlə İstanbulda gözəl bir gün keçirdik ;) Təşəkkür edirəm! 1000 yaşa Türkiyə! 🇦🇿🫂🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for joining me! Hahaha

[@h.5491]

Canım kardeşim 🫂

[@beykozlu1453]

1000 yasa AZERBAYCAN🇹🇷🇦🇿🇹🇷🇦🇿🇹🇷🇦🇿

[@dijitalfelsefe7633]

Baküye kar yağsa biz ankara da üşürüz, can azerbaycan 🇦🇿🌸🇹🇷

[@Blaxaus]

🇹🇷❤🇦🇿

[@JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy]

Thanks for sharing this video sir, I remember going to Istanbul, Turkey way back when I was 10 in 2019. The people there are so hospitable and nice to me with beautiful foods, traditions and culture in their way of life. I just want to go back from seeing this! Happy anniversary türkiye! Greetings from Trinidad🇹🇹🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It's very nice out here. I'm planning to head back to Latin America sometime next year. Hopefully I'll make it to Trinidad and Tobago to make a video!

[@lavanta_.]

Türkler iyi ve zorda kalmış her insana yardım eder, evine alırlar. Bizi gerçekten tanıyıp bu güzel cümleleri yazdığınız için teşekkür ediyorum 🙏🕊♥️

[@timjrgebn]

​@@lavanta_. Having lived in Turkiye after growing in the US, this is exactly what I've experienced. Amazing people.

[@Secretmoon99]

Love to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kittiefloyd]

I was there too, the crowd was insane.. Really hectic! I am so happy nothing bad happened that night and no one with bad intentions came there planning anything bad. It was pure love. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

The trip just started! Excited to spend some time in Türkiye now. Yeah it was a great atmosphere

[@Happy7777.]

With real Turks you will never have problems like that.

[@aysekucuksazl3732]

This is a independence celebration not a war.there wasnt chaos

[@tanerkaplankiran]

Without a clue you traveled to Maltepe Sahil Park and joined some que, ending up in the live concert of Mazhar Alanson, lead singer of the Turkish equivalent of Beatles. These guys are legends. Big respect for you. (I recommend using boats to travel in Istanbul, vast connections, beautiful scenery, and no traffic)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I did end up using the ferry that night. Yeah it was a great time!

[@gulrose8284]

We have churches,synagogues,mosques.We live together and respect each religion,we have christian,jew Turkish nationals.Other nations have a lot to learn from Türkiye such as to live together in peace..🇹🇷🧿🌿☘ Peace at home,Peace in the world.✌. #100years

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Great to hear!

[@Jamirio]

It's far from equality and justice since the kleptocratic government of the ruling party AKP are promoting division and endocrinement.

[@HakonLange-ei6pr]

As a Norwegian, I congratulate Nato member Turkey's Republic and Democracy Day. I express my gratitude to Atatürk

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! Tune in later, I’ll have an episode about November 10h

[@justinfollowing6677]

To be honest, As a Turkish aviator, I can say that I have seen all continents and all major countries / cities on the world. But never seen anywhere more beautiful than Istanbul. I am in love with Istanbul. Thank you for posting this video on our most important day. God Bless Turkiye, God Bless our people. Rest in peace, O great ATATÜRK.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Istanbul is amazing. I’ll be making another video about it. I don’t think I did it justice here hahaha

[@susa8401]

Not only Istanbul. The whole Country is amazing and unique.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@susa8401 I'm here for two or three months to discover the other citie as well! Stay tuned!

[@plutopluto6699]

Thank you!!!!!!!!! Long live Turkiye!!!! Thank you TATATURK and his friends for providing us "LIBERTY" PEACE at HOME, PEACE AROUND THE WORLD!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! I’ve got a lot more of Türkiye to explore

[@erdemerzurumlu]

correct spelling Atatürk

[@clairedsc5807]

ATAtürk was a genius...You should watch the documentary esp. how he changed the written language system = his creation only 100yrs ago!!!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@clairedsc5807 Will do!

[@mervet643]

​​@@clairedsc5807You have to write " ATATÜRK!" or "Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK". Not mustapha not kamal not Attaturk not Tataturk! Respect also name for him!

[@barisveesitlik9310]

Thank you for the video. By the way we did not change the name, we asked the United Nation to correct the name. It was always Turkiye but some reason in English they were calling Turkey. So we corrected it.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for the insight! I’ll mention that in a later video

[@user-mlsx7]

Bir ögrenci olarak 100.yıl kutlamalarında çok eğlendim,insanlarımızın mutluluğu benimde mutluluğum oldu, vatanımız ve gelecek nesillerimizin mutluluğu için daima çalışacağız 🇹🇷 bu güzel günü bizimle paylaştığınız için teşekkürler 🧚‍♀️

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad I got to experience it!

[@maserati969]

Zionist @@TravelLordOnLoc

[@yagmurdeniz8091]

Long live the Republic of Türkiye ❤❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@denizdeniiz]

I am very sorry that I could not be there in Türkiye on the 100th anniversary of our republic... Greetings from Belgium to all of Türkiye 🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@NuranArrowood]

BENDE usa de size katiliyorum❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@muhammedjesus9368]

Ben bütün kutlama boyunca evde oyun oynadım sanırım herkes kendinde olmayanı istiyor

[@denizdeniiz]

@@TravelLordOnLoc Absolutely, I watched every frame of your video with great excitement...thank you very much...

[@turkneferist]

@@muhammedjesus9368 Değerini anlamak için yitirmek gerekmez aga

[@ceylangobelez1136]

Thank you.Long live Türkiye,my beautiful country. Rest in peace great ATATÜRK.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoryever]

Thank you witnessing and sharing this great day for Turks. Türkiye is a peninsula of peace surrounded by so many unstable countries unfortunately. I am glad we are not an oil-rich country, otherwise the money thirsty politicians of the west would try to make us unstable, too. Actually, they still try since they do not want a strong Türkiye in the middle east. We will emerge the most envied country in the 21st century along with China, I hope. We have that potential.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im excited to learn more! Planning to spend some time here learning about the history and culture. Stay tuned for new videos!

[@musakarakaya2483]

Çin in Amerikadan farkı var mı?

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@musakarakaya2483 Yes, I've lived in both places

[@alia01234]

@@TravelLordOnLoc What is meant by difference is the policies, peaceful approaches, etc. of both countries.He said thinking it wasn't..

[@HelloHello-xm1ek]

Turkey is not an Arab country and will never be. We, as REAL Turks, won't tolerate and accept that! Never confuse Turkey with an Arab country, never! We are so different! ☝️

[@GaviHernandez-ry9lm]

I love my nation 🇹🇷 forever greeting from Londra

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Greetings! Thanks for watching!

[@maserati969]

ingiliz tohumu @@TravelLordOnLoc

[@h12gvj567]

Bari London yazsaydin kardes)

[@dilasukur8363]

I am so sad i couldn’t be in Turkey during this beautiful day of our great history. Long live Türkiye, long live ATATÜRK🇹🇷🩷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@gunes9805]

Yes it was a huge celebration🎉❤💯🇹🇷, I had to walk 10 km on Sunday, but it was priceless. Thank you for being a part of our 100. anniversary celebration and for sharing this video. Greetings from Istanbul 😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im glad you liked it! It feels I walked 100km on Sunday hahaha

[@cemreayhan4887]

​@@TravelLordOnLoc😂😂😂

[@cemreayhan4887]

It should be felt a good 10 or 100km of walk.

[@ididntfindnickname5401]

Thank you for this video, I am studying abroad and was not able to be in Turkey on the 29th of October. It was great to see my country in red & white and celebrate the 100th year of the Republic! Thank you Ataturk for every right that you give us!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@Okeyad]

Ülkemle gurur duyuyorum Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene 🇹🇷🤘 hayatımı bu ülkeye adamak kadar güzel birşey yok ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@mcan543]

Helal, yavru kurt

[@ezoo_lee4214]

hep yabancı birisinin bu tarz kutlamalara katilip vatanseverliğimizi görmesini istemiştim... Güzel yakalamışsın dostum

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It was great to see!

[@huseyintr9264]

Gemilerin geçişini izleyemedim ama geminin içinden dışarı seyretme şansı buldum selamlama yaptık insanın sığabileceği her sahil de 3. Köprüye kadar insan vardı tüylerim diken diken oldu ömrümde daha böyle bir an göreceğimi sanmıyorum

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I wish I could’ve seen the ship! Glad you had a great time!

[@2904-Siir_antolojisi]

CUMHURİYETİMİZİN 💯. YAŞI KUTLU OLSUN 💯 yıl değil , 💯 binlerce yıl ebediyete kadar Cumhuriyetimiz de , TÜRK Irkımız da , ATATÜRK sevgisi de varolacaktır ! Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene ! 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 Thanks for the video

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@nurrsennaa]

Güzel ülkeme hoş geldin. İstanbul destansı şehir! Bu vatan kolay kazanılmadı. herkesin en büyük milli bayramımıza sahip çıktığını gören bir misafirin böylesine güzel anlatışı ve objektife yakalayışı beni çok duygulandırdı... Teşekkürler. Tekrar hoş geldin sevgiler.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

No thank you!

[@ranakidak7092]

You are so lucky that you have witnessed a celebration that happens once in a century 💕💓 Looking forward to your next coming episodes .

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks! Yeah, I had this date circled for a few months

[@susanb1997]

I live in the States and planned my annual vacation to be in Türkiye on October 29th and November 10th. I was in between Uskudar and Kuzguncuk. Yes, it was a total madness. Because of the crowd, the cell phones did not work. Our view for the foreworks was not better than yours. But after all, it was all worth it. I am so glad to witness all on my lifetime. Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene! ❤🇹🇷🧿 Thank you, Peter. This video and Anitkabir were fantastic!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’m glad you enjoyed them! It was a great experience!

[@sddrs1]

Ah ne gündü.. avrupa yakasındaydık ama kalbim onlarca parçaya bölündü sanki heryerde kutlamak istedim❤ canım Atam❤ nice 100lere, yaşasın Cumhuriyet 🎉 yaşasın Türkiye Cumhuriyeti 🫶🏿😍🤩❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I know I missed some things. There was too much going on!

[@DanOMallsVideo]

Incredible celebration! Thanks for sharing!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@edizz1677]

You're a nice content creator that actually responds to his comments. All respects from Konya, Turkiye. 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Haha yeah! I appreciate all of the comments! Thanks for watching!

[@ozlemdr6076]

I also study in Poland and I was sad that I missed my country's 100th year of celebration. I watched your video with tears, thank you very much for recording and sharing with us. I am sad but my stay is temporary so i'm gonna pay off when i start to give lectures to my engineering students in my country. One thing about us: we are proud of our country and we try to do our best to sustain our freedom and indipendency and we try to safe our country from different threats every once in a while. This is literally a daily conversation in every meal table between everyone no matter where you are. Even in cafes, in universities and in our family conversations 😂 so i love us for that.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing that

[@Spor53]

özlem canım bu üzüntünü anladım yer değiştirebiliriz gel ülkene dön ben senin yerine okumaya devam ederim cok özlemişssindir şimdi

[@timjrgebn]

My advice to Turks is to never lose their love for their country. It's the only country who ever accept them as Turks, nowhere else. The only countries that would "accept" them are now struggling to accept themselves (like the US, where I've grown up). Find your own way of life, love your neighbors in the region, and don't ever believe you must live under the shadows of the West. The world is changing in a way that simply will not be true.

[@Autohunter06]

Great timing to be there man, such a insane vibe

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I planned it! hahaha But yes it was!

[@egeyar]

The singer was Mazhar Alanson. The instrument you liked is called "saz", a very Turkish, very traditional instrument. Thanks for your vlog. I didn't get to be in Turkey to celebrate. I very much appreciate you documenting how it was ❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate you watching it!

[@berrakkrbac]

I think you were in İstanbul at the best time ever. It was one time chance. And It was very emotional for every Turkish person. Ne mutlu Türk'üm diyene 🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah, I'm very happy that I was there for the celebration!

[@fatmaaraz9501]

Güzel bir video olmuş teşekkürler. Biz TURK 'ler misafiri severiz her zaman bekleriz❤❤❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! Excited to explore the country

[@ipekmerih4192]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video. I am proud of my country. Happy 100th anniversary of our Republic. Republic and Atatürk forever. ❤❤❤♾♾♾

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! More videos in Türkiye on the way!

[@ipekmerih4192]

@@TravelLordOnLoc looking forward to it❤

[@MysteryHistoryParadox]

I just discovered your channel. Your videos about Turkey are great. Thank you very much.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you like them!

[@sammudd1365]

Gotta love the Bourdain reference. And a Cliffhanger - can’t wait to see more Istanbul. Vicarious travel and learning - thank you.

[@sammudd1365]

Oh and sideburns growing in nicely.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I went back to the Bourdain restaurant today and they closed early because they ran out of meat. I’ll get it on video soon though. Thanks for watching!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah, it’s been a part time job hahaha

[@bey5426]

I wasn't there I live abroad but I loved the athmosphere of secular modern Turkish people celebrating our heritage and 100th anniversary of Republic! :)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

The atmosphere was great!

[@bekirzorba3626]

Wunderbar. Es ist seh gut zu sehen. Danke fúr ihre Mühe. Lang lebe die Túrkei

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your respect 🙏❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@osmanozen8102]

Çok iyi bir video olmuş bir Türk genci olarak hala kutlamaların neşesi içindeyim. Bu videoyu hazırlayıp bizimle paylaştığınız için teşekkür ederiz ❤🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Murat-uj9qp]

daha güçlü daha başarılı nice yüzyıllara cennet vatan türkiye

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! I’ll try to post a video on the 200th anniversary hahaha

[@Foxy-xr7os]

@@TravelLordOnLoc Thanks for ur visit bro! The video u shoot really touched my heart. I'm looking forward to the video of the next 200th anniversary..😄 I hope we all celebrate it together when I'm using walking stick u r in your whellchair having whiskey idk if u like or not will be a lot fun. lmao 🥳🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@Foxy-xr7os Hahaha I'm in! But before that I'm going to get to try and get to Ankara for November 10th

[@melis3510]

Best day to visit Türkiye :) 1♾️🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I’m very happy with myself. I had it planned for months! Hahaha

[@melis3510]

Even many Turks have not made plans for this day. Bravo:)

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@melis3510 Hahaha thank you!

[@denizalkan3796]

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’ün yolunda🇹🇷 Canım ülkem, hep daha da güzel günlere, nice yüzyıllara 🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@rumeysaoz5223]

I am Turkish and I was very excited while watching the video. Thank you for this video. It was beautiful. It was a very important day for us

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im happy to make you happy! Thanks for watching! More videos to come!

[@wg611]

You witnessed history

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah, I was lucky to see it!

[@ad2164]

Delice ve çılgınca bir çoşkuyla kutladık kenetlendik dostum ellerine sağlık emek harcamışsın biz buyuz işte söz konusu vatansa bir oluruz yaşasın cumhuriyet 😃🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im happy to witness history!

[@incipyn]

Thanks for this video. I hope, you were pleased to be in İstanbul, Türkiye at a special time like this.

[@NancyGaming64]

Tbh your words sound so brave to me when you said you'll gonna try to head out to Ortaköy. I was like ''Whaaaat? On the same day!?'' 😅😂 It's true that this city is too crowded and your time of arriving here- Man, I'm sorry for your feet because I can relate to how many kilometers you must walk around. It's usually crazy here but you came around when it's one of the craziest times u know😂 We will be watching your vlogs so good luck on ur trips👏Also if you need a tour guide or something we are here✌

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! Hahaha yeah I now realize how far away that is. I wish I could’ve made it in time

[@pearlinecrews6826]

I was just there in September I love that country.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It’s very cool to be here!

[@superfinoy]

Congratulations, good timing for the video. There are also excellent cities in Turkey other than Istanbul. I hope you go to cities like Izmir and Muğla.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It was planned! And I am staying here to cover different cities for the next two to three months. I'll check those out!

[@thehurricanegod]

I watch your videos frequently and I am your follower, thank you for sharing such a valuable event with the KZbin community on such a precious day. Undoubtedly, October 29 is the biggest event for Turks. We can not thank enough everyone who shed their blood for this country, especially Atatürk. I also recommend you to watch the videos of Atatürk's close relations and speeches with USA, both nations had great speeches and relations once upon a time.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Will do! I'm planning to go to Ankara for November 10th, so I'll talk more about his legacy in that video

[@thehurricanegod]

@@TravelLordOnLoc It is very impressive that you are interested in the history of different cultures, I hope you have a good time in Turkey!

[@huseyinmehmetaltun2046]

actually 29 october is the one of least important until 2018 when the presidental system changed and even if it's late some people realised country goes to very unknown important days and festivals; 10. november, 30 august, ramadan/sacrifice eid ( 23. april and 19. may; still important but not celebrated like 20 years ago)

[@thehurricanegod]

@@huseyinmehmetaltun2046 It is not clear what you are talking about, holidays such as Ramadan are religious holidays, you cannot compare them with national holidays. How much more important should October 29 be, the year in which the independence and republic was established? October 29 is the most important holiday in Turkey, there is no need to say much.

[@melisaaydin5089]

Ty for sharing loved it ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more videos!

[@glcmzr]

It's so nice of you to plan this trip for our 100th anniversary celebration.Thank you for leaving a good memory to us through this video. I am going to watch it when I want to remember that happy day.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im very happy that I got to experience it!

[@km4409]

Thank you for all the effort brother, welcome again and feel like at your own home! 🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate it! Feeling very welcomed!

[@sev967]

I would like to be there. Thanks for this video!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I was lucky to be there! I wanted to share it with others!

[@kokichiouma9423]

Well as a Turkish person who lives in Finland I really wanted to be there at 100. year but you really made me feel like I was there so thanks for everything

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@dcpst]

Welcome to Türkiye 😊 The instrument you asked about at 12:27 is called baglama or saz.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Ok! Thank you!

[@HOPEfullBoi01]

Saz actually just means instrument even though people misuse it to specifically mean bağlama

[@HOPEfullBoi01]

​@@TravelLordOnLoc The letter ğ is not g but basically a silent relic in Modern Standard İstanbul Turkish so bağlama is basiclly pronounced baalama.

[@dcpst]

@@HOPEfullBoi01 It varies depending on the type of instrument; saz has long necks and baglama has short necks.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@HOPEfullBoi01 Yeah, I tried to listen to the pronunciation before I say it, but I still have to practice a bit

[@red-oje7655]

Çok değerli bir video, Seni seviyorum Türkiye! Video için teşekkür ederim ❤🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im glad you liked it!

[@umuterdikurt]

The celebrations were so good, it's great that you got to witness it. Thank you for sharing with us 🫡

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for watching!

[@ErsenAsper]

Republic Day is so important for us. Thank you for sharing this video. The singer you listened to was Mazhar Alanson.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im glad you liked it! After I found out about MFO at that concert I started listening to them hahaha

[@iamofftoneverland1735]

What a nice video! I couldn’t stop my tears as a Turkish watching your video ❤

[@Usak64patriotikocaklari]

Thaaaaaaank u for ure vlog and presenting istanbul, ure welcome in istanbul everytime....🇹🇷100 yrs🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! I will stay here for a bit and explore

[@berkkalyoncu415]

Thank you man. Respect your work

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@mervenurtas4025]

Wow 🎉literally perfect ❤. I’ve just came across with your video and I couldn’t hold myself to not complete the video. 😊. I felt the atmosphere and it was super emotional for me 😢. Thank you for sharing this video and make my day ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad to hear that! I've got a lot more to come!

[@emrberlin2144]

Not everyone has such a historic culture. So proud to be a TÜRK and loved your vlog. All the best ❤️

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@zeynepkaya3610]

The beauty of my hometown is truly breathtaking. It's amazing toll its glory. I'm convinced that you must have enjoyed it as much as we did.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I really enjoyed it… and still am!

[@berkayilkklc8197]

Thank you for sharing this big excitement/motivation of people in a historic date.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

My pleasure!

[@user-kp4sj7lc2o]

I was outside all day with my family..it was just an amazing day. I am also glad that you have been in here and experienced the 100th anniversary of republic of Türkiye. Even if i will not be able to see the further anniversaries like 200th or 300th, i hope it lasts forever 🇹🇷💯 Thanks for the video🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Than you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-kp4sj7lc2o]

@@TravelLordOnLoc 💟

[@GokhannSe]

Sincerely, we need more introductive videos like that, thank you so much to screen Istanbul with all angles at the 100 th anniversary of Republic!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

No problem! I'll be making another video about Istanbul in the near future too!

[@eddorian985]

Thank you for portraying us like this and sharing, witnessing our joy and celebration.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I had a great time! Thanks for watching!

[@alibahrimintas]

Great content! Thank you for your effort on capturing this special day

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for watching!

[@serounon09]

Dude really think that he can walk Bosphorus bridge 😂 Thank you for the great video. I was in the Bağdat Street that day. Ceremonies were amazingi the souls hope and love of the people were amazing. I hope your staying in Istanbul is going great.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Hahaha I learned something on Sunday. Yeah it’s going great! Very happy to be here! Going to extend my stay another month

[@jayistic]

Amazing video, thanks a lot mate and enjoy Istanbul!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you! I'm enjoying it!

[@ozlemturksoyterzioglu3788]

Thank you so much this precious video ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@sumeyyealbayrak3216]

Thank you for making this video. It is really special day/year for us🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

No problem! I planned to arrive in Istanbul for the first time to experience it. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alisadgn]

Canım ülkem seviyorum vatanımı ayrıca çok güzel bir video olmuş ❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks for watching!

[@zeynepuslu]

I know the Bosphorus was full of Turkish navy ships on Republic Day and that’s why the ferries weren’t working but normally when you are going to the other side, I suggest you use the ferry as much as you can; the views are amazing and the filter coffee of “Sehir Hatlari” is not half bad ✨

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

After finding out I couldn't walk across the bridge, I walked back and was able to get on a ferry hahaha It's very convenient though! Thanks for watching!

[@zlm13]

What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing this wonderful day with us ❤🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@seriata7741]

Güzel yorumların için teşekkürler 😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thank you for watching!

[@drizzterenkoy]

As someone who has recently moved to Poland, I wish I could be in Türkiye for its 100th anniversary celebrations. Thank you for sharing this great video.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I was just in Poland two months ago as you can see from my other videos hahaha. I'm glad you liked this video!

[@mehpust6085]

Thank you for the great video. I live in Melbourne because of your video I was able to watched the 100th year's celebration. Thanks tou our great leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and his friends🙏🙏for building our beautiful country. I would like to end my comment Ataturk's word's. "Peace in my country peace in world".

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I'm glad I could help you see it! Thanks for watching!

[@esragbilir]

Absolutely stunning JOB!!! Congrats and zillions of THANKS🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate it! Thank you!

[@lejuldesign3677]

Thank you so much for showing me my beautiful city, which I haven't seen for 20 years. I would love to be there. Love from New York 💁‍♀

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@mustafakemalataturk7587]

20 yıl nasıl dayandın bro. 20 gün ayrı kalsam, 20 parçaya bölünürüm

[@lejuldesign3677]

Mecbur olunca öyle dayanıyor ki insanoğlu çok güçlü herşeye göğüs gerebiliyor. :) ..ama bu yıl gidebileceğim... videodan gördüğüm kadarıyla kenti hiç tanıyamıyacağım ..benim geçtiğim yollar bambaşka olmuş görünüyor. ...anıların silinmesi üzücü.@@mustafakemalataturk7587

[@betulapendula2562]

Long live my noble country ❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 Thanks for this vlog👏🏻 Yes, the anniversary is on the 29th, October but we celebrate during the week, the month. Especially this 100th year, we are celebrating the whole year🎉❤🇹🇷

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah, it was great to see!

[@serefdenizeri1651]

Great work your video. Seeing such celebrations in my country for 100th year of independence brought tears to my eyes. I love Turkiye and Turkish people. No other nation on earth can hate each other but when there is a threat to one from others all will become one with in seconds. Turkiye and Turkiyes Flag will be forever exist for it is the Blessit nation occupies the land. How lucky and happy to be able to say "I'm proud to be a Turk" ❤🇹🇷🎉

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Im glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@BesteUnsalP]

Thank you for this lovely video. I loved it! Being in Istanbul for the first time ever, you are very lucky to witness Turkish nation's precious and historical 100th year joy. I was in Istanbul, Bağdat Street on this awesome day and I felt so happy to sing the Turkish National Anthem and all other old and new anthems for Republic of Türkiye, together with all the proud crowd. I feel the emotions of Turkish people who were not in Türkiye on that day. Even I was sad not to be able to see all the points of Istanbul like Bosphorus, Istiklal Street etc. I would like to be in every celebration. :) And I'm glad to hear that you'll be in Ankara on November 10th. Right time, right location. I finish my words with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's historical words, "Peace at home, peace in the world!"

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Yeah I’m excited to go check it out! Thanks for watching also!

[@sora-bq3xk]

Thanks for documenting such an important date for us!

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Of course!

[@mervet643]

I like your background sound.. Also my childhood city İstanbul / Taksim and Maltepe. I am proud for born in Republic of Turkiye. Also I try to learn Devleti Aliyye and all Turkish state or empire. Because if you want good Republician, you can learn to our history clearly and detaily. There is this all Turks in their tradition. Thats why we rely on our proudly culture and states. And not worry. We step strategical if we step.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I’ll be making more videos here! If you see my other videos you’ll notice how I research the places and explain the history. Excited to learn more about Türkiye!

[@mervet643]

@@TravelLordOnLoc I recommend books for you If you wanna read about Devlet-i Aliyye and Republic History that its wrote english by Turkish good historian.

[@user-mo3jm8wp2r]

I appreciate you for the efforts you put into this video. I am thankful that you, as a tourist witnessed to magnific historical moment. I hope you like our country.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

It was great to experience! I am having an amazing time here!

[@bayondem]

Subscribed. Gonna follow your next trips brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

I appreciate it!

[@bayondem]

@@TravelLordOnLoc btw the instrumen called bağlama or saz.

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

@@bayondem I want to learn how to play haha

[@nisanurayralss]

Well you came to good timeee❤❤ just enjoyyyyyyy😊

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Definitely enjoying it! Thanks for watching!

[@haticekorkmaz7849]

Thank you very much for this great video. Long live Türkiye. My beauttifull contry❤

[@TravelLordOnLoc]

Thanks you for watching!