In a heartfelt tribute to Türkiye's deep-rooted cultural and historical legacy, a special tulip variety has been named "Anatolia" (Anadolu) during a ceremony held at the Turkish Embassy in The Hague on April 23.
Attended by diplomats, embassy staff and representatives from Turkish institutions, the event commemorated the 105th anniversary of the country's National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
Speaking at the organization, Ambassador Selçuk Ünal emphasized that the naming of this tulip was a symbolic and meaningful act to mark this significant day in the Turkish calendar. A symbol of Türkiye, the tulip was taken to Europe in the second half of the 15th century during the reign of the Ottoman Empire and became popular in the Netherlands.
"Anatolia is not just a geographical region, it is a name that signifies resistance, wisdom, patience and renewal. It represents the story of a people who, after the devastation of World War I, forged a new beginning through the establishment of the Turkish parliament," he said in his remarks.
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