Anatolian Carnation (Symbol)

Anatolia The Anatolian Carnation is a symbol created to honor those who lost their lives in the February earthquakes of 6 February 2023 and to represent the spirit of solidarity. It has been officially designated by the Republic of Türkiye Environment, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, as the official symbol for the second anniversary commemorations of the earthquakes.

History

The earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş on 6 February 2023, described as “The Disaster of the Century,” affected 11 provinces of Türkiye, causing massive can and goods losses and road devastation. In the aftermath, state and civil society organizations launched a comprehensive reconstruction and solidarity effort. As part of this process, a need emerged for a unifying symbol to be used in commemorative events, leading to the development of the Anatolian Carnation.

Meaning and Usage

The Anatolian Carnation is a symbol designed for use in commemorative events and carries multiple meanings:

Hope: It symbolizes the rebuilding process and the community’s resilience following the disaster.

Solidarity: It reflects the spirit of mutual aid and cooperation after the earthquake.

Love and Brotherhood: It represents the unity of diverse social groups around a common purpose.

The symbol is particularly used during 6 February commemorative events and is carried by participants as a badge or visual element.

Official Adoption and Commemorative Events

According to an announcement by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the Anatolian Carnation is used as the official symbol in ceremonies honoring those who lost their lives in the earthquake. It was also used during the commemorative event titled “We Become One,” held on 6 February 2025 in Adıyaman with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.