The piece was officially adopted by the Edirne Municipal Council in June 2004 and is performed annually during the festival's opening ceremony. Anthem Lyrics (Opening Verses)
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: Following his passing in 2020, his son Seven Sansı , a violinist and musician, took over the duty of performing the anthem at official ceremonies to keep his father's legacy alive. The piece was officially adopted by the Edirne
Yıl Bin Üç Yüz Altmış Bir, Rumeli'ne geçilir, Kırkpınar'ın suyundan kana kana içilir, Türk'ün başpehlivanı bu çayırda seçilir, Edirne Kırkpınar Er Meydanı'nda. About the Composer Yıl Bin Üç Yüz Altmış Bir, Rumeli'ne geçilir,
The full 9-stanza anthem celebrates the heritage of the "Er Meydanı" (Field of Men). The following are the most iconic opening lines: