Republic enthusiasm in Connecticut: Grand ball from the Turkish-American Cultural Association
The Turkish-American Cultural Association, operating in the state of Connecticut in the United States, celebrated the Republic's 103rd anniversary with a special ball. The evening held at the Norwalk Inn was attended by the Turkish-American community along with diplomatic representatives, local officials, academics, and many guests.
Connecticut Turkish-American Culture Association (TACACT) organized a Republic Ball to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. The event, held on the evening of Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Norwalk Inn, brought the spirit of Republic celebrations together in Connecticut.
The evening hosted by Association President Göknur McAvoy was attended by the Consul General of Boston and the Mayor of Wolcott. The ball, where many members of the Turkish‑American community gathered, was filled with Republic Day enthusiasm.
Academics and doctors also met at the ball.
Prof. Dr. Birol Emir, Bilun Ünal, Dr. Özgür Harmanlı, Prof. Dr. Cenk Tek, Dr. Ece Tek, Dr. Can Toksoy, Leyla Toksoy, and Dr. Yonca Onat also attended the Republic Ball.
In a night that also featured doctors affiliated with Columbia and Yale universities, figures who have achieved success in various fields of the Turkish‑American community came together.
They served on the Organizing Committee.
The Ball Committee members Bilun Ünal, Füsun Naci and Güzin Biro took charge of the evening’s preparations. Under the leadership of Association President Göknur McAvoy, the event featured music, an open buffet meal and a range of activities for the guests.
To make it easier for families with children to attend, the ball offered a children's menu and childcare services, and the guests celebrated Republic Day together.
The evening, which put the Turkish flag and the spirit of the Republic front and center, was held as an important event that reflected the unity and solidarity of the Turkish community in Connecticut.
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