: Following his passing in 2020, his son Seven Sansı , a violinist and musician, took over the duty of performing the anthem at official ceremonies to keep his father's legacy alive.
The piece was officially adopted by the Edirne Municipal Council in June 2004 and is performed annually during the festival's opening ceremony. Anthem Lyrics (Opening Verses) Kirkpinar Marşi Söz Ft Müzi̇k Beyazit
The full 9-stanza anthem celebrates the heritage of the "Er Meydanı" (Field of Men). The following are the most iconic opening lines: : Following his passing in 2020, his son
: A retired music teacher, author, and journalist from Edirne who was known as a "March Factory" (Marş Fabrikatörü) for composing numerous anthems. : Following his passing in 2020