Labor and Solidarity Day in Turkey is an

Labor and Solidarity Day in Turkey is an occasion for some people to demand better conditions for skilled laborers and union workers. Many others use the day to relax and see their friends and relatives.

Labor and Solidarity Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed

Some people in Turkey participate in demonstrations on Labor and Solidarity Day. They may demand better conditions for skilled laborers and union workers

MAY 1 BECAME AN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY, CALLED” WORKER’S DAY” IN TURKEY IN 1923

THERE ARE MEETING AREAS NEARLY IN EVERY CITY FOR THESE ACTIVITIES

PEOPLE GATHER TOGETHER, DANCE OR PLAY FOLK DANCES

BACKGROUND • Labor and Solidarity Day in Turkey is an occasion for some people to demand better conditions for skilled laborers and union workers. Many others use the day to relax and see their friends and relatives. Some people in Turkey participate in demonstrations on Labor and Solidarity Day as a public holiday in Turkey.

• SYMBOLS The symbols of Labor and Solidarity Day in Turkey are a worker's hands holding the globe and images of people from around the world holding hands. These symbols can be seen on May 1 in Turkey.

SPEAKING TIME 1 - WHEN DO TURKISH PEOPLE CELEBRATE LABOR AND SOLIDARITY DAY IN TURKEY

• TURKISH PEOPLE CELEBRATE LABOR AND SOLIDARITY DAY ON 1 st of MAY

• 2 - WHAT DO TURKISH PEOPLE DO ON WORKER’S DAY?

• TURKISH PEOPLE GATHER TOGETHER IN A METING AREA. THEY DANCE OR PLAY FOLK DANCES. THEY PARTICIPATE IN DEMONSTRATIONS. ETC.

• 3 - DO YOU HAVE LABOR AND SOLIDARITY DAY IN YOUR COUNTRY? • IF, YES. HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE THAT DAY IN YOUR COUNTRY? TELL YOUR TEACHER, BRIEFLY.

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