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
: 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. Kirkpinar MarЕџi SГ¶z Ft MГјziМ‡k Beyazit
The full 9-stanza anthem celebrates the heritage of the "Er Meydanı" (Field of Men). The following are the most iconic opening lines: Yıl Bin Üç Yüz Altmış Bir, Rumeli'ne geçilir,
: A retired music teacher, author, and journalist from Edirne who was known as a "March Factory" (Marş Fabrikatörü) for composing numerous anthems. The following are the most iconic opening lines:
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)