Time Reflection

This photo was taken on 28 May 2013, in Istanbul. It was shot by an anonymous photographer. In Taksim, Istanbul a protest started on May 28th, about a park that was planned to be transformed into a shopping mall. The protesters started camping at the park and everything was normal and calm until the police set a tent on fire. After this attack made by the police, the people started raising against the government. After a point, it was not only focused on the park anymore, but it began to focus on everything the government has made. As it got wider, more and more joined the protest. This photo of this man playing the guitar in front of the police shows the action that the people wants. They do not want to fight, they only want to protect their city, country, culture, and belief. The purpose is not violence but it is peace. Even though this was not the purpose at the beginning, this protest against the government became a huge event that started on 28th of May and lasted until 30th of August.

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