Maraş- This year, Newroz has been dedicated to those who lost their lives in the February 6 earthquakes centered in Maraş. People express their anger and revolt during the Newroz celebrations held with the mottos, “Everywhere Newroz, always freedom” and “Freedom with the fire of Newroz ''. Last night, the fire of Newroz and candles were lit in the Narlı town of Maraş Pazarcık district for those who lost thir lives in the February 6 earthquakes.

People coming together in the tent set up by the Earthquake Coordination of the Confederation of Public Employees' Trade Unions (KESK) lit a small Newroz fire and candles to commemorate those who lost their lives in the earthquakes.

‘Hoping for a better future’

KESK Central Executive Board member Döne Gevher made a short speech saying, “This earthquake was not just an earthquake; it was part of a chain of neglect. We hope not to face such a chain of neglect again while healing wounds. Tomorrow is Newroz. We were thinking of welcoming it by lighting fires. Maybe we would dance around the Newroz fire. However, we welcome Newroz with a commemoration in Narlı. Today, we hold a commemoration ceremony, hoping for a better future not to experience such pain again.”