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Diplomacy

Japan's Ambassador to Ankara Tamura Recites Turkish National Anthem by Heart at Reception

Japan's Ambassador to Ankara, Masami Tamura, sang the Turkish National Anthem, the İstiklal Marşı, at Hungary's national day reception. Tamura said he learned it within a year.

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Crowded reception with a man in a dark suit and glasses among guests; behind them, a red screen with a white crescent.
A frame from the reception; a red backdrop with a white crescent stands behind the guests. Photo: Bora Haber

Japan's Ambassador to Ankara, Masami Tamura, was seen singing the Turkish National Anthem, the İstiklal Marşı, at a reception for Hungary's national day. The ambassador delivered the anthem in Turkish and in full, and guests received the moment with appreciation.

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Asked how he learned the anthem, Tamura said he learned it within a year. The ambassador also said he made a special effort to memorize it.

I learned it within a year. It is an honor for me.

Masami Tamura

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