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The (Kırkpınar Anthem) is the official anthem of the Historical Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival, written and composed by the late Beyazıt Sansı (often referred to as "Beyazıt Hoca") in 1995.

: A retired music teacher, author, and journalist from Edirne who was known as a "March Factory" (Marş Fabrikatörü) for composing numerous anthems. Kirkpinar MarЕџi SГ¶z Ft MГјziМ‡k Beyazit

: 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 (Kırkpınar Anthem) is the official anthem of

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) 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

The full 9-stanza anthem celebrates the heritage of the "Er Meydanı" (Field of Men). The following are the most iconic opening lines: