571st Anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul was Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Ayasofya Square

The 571st anniversary of the blessed conquest was celebrated with enthusiasm at Ayasofya Square with performance of the Janissary Band. Throughout the activity the band gave the audience enjoyable moments with its performance given in traditional attire and instruments.

The 571st anniversary of Istanbul’s Conquest was celebrated with an enthusiastic program organized at Ayasofya Square. While performance of the Janissary Band gave the audience enjoyable moments, their shows in traditional attire and instruments attracted great attention.

The activity organized in the spiritual atmosphere of Ayasofya reminded viewers the meaning and significance of Istanbul’s conquest once again. The thousands gathered at Ayasofya Square witnessed history with enthusiastic anthems of the Janissary Band. This activity lead to especially the young generations to learn historic values closely and carry this heritage forward. Conquest of Istanbul was celebrated as not only a historic event, but also as a cultural and spiritual heritage.