Turkish Cultural Foundation

Promoting and preserving Turkish culture and heritage worldwide through education, original programs, and cultural exchanges since 2000

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New York has Frank Sinatra, and London has Shakespeare

And in Bodrum, the city has Cevat Sakir Kabaağaçlı, who made Bodrum revered with the "Fisherman of Halicarnassus". Locals want to transform Kabaağaçlı's home into a museum! https://t.co/jEoteBAgYv

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One of the most well-preserved Roman-era garrisons has been unearthed! Although called the "city of dead" the Zerzevan Castle is teeming with history! It hosted soldiers and civilians, with secret passages and more https://t.co/UI4NnsCdAc

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We are accepting applications for 2020 Young Cultural Ambassadors Program! The Program accepts all high school students from DMV Area and beyond. Application Deadline is September 30! For more info visit: https://t.co/i8v9ZqYX6W

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On Monday, one of Turkey's most prestigious cinematic events, the Golden Boll Festival, took place, showcasing movies made by Turks. Due to the coronavirus, movies were even watched from gondolas! https://t.co/gTNPJSjwtt

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People typically wear suits for formal occasions, from work to weddings, but now are worn to swim!

A group of swimmers called the Masters of the Bosphorus took on swimming in their suits along the strait in order to show their love for the Bosphorus! https://t.co/YhJhNlQNh1

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The 48th #Istanbul Music Festival is coming to your living rooms! Starting on September 18th, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (@iksv_istanbul) will be releasing music in honor of Beethoven https://t.co/tMEUCvE2cq

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Take a break to explore #nature! Turkey is home to beautiful waterfalls from #Antalya to Van! https://t.co/91DHr7hEPO

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Diyarbakir is home to a culturally significant fortress, dating back 5000 years! The walls that once protected the city is around 4 miles, one of the largest city walls in the world https://t.co/HfZvUVkMOI

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The first lady of Turkey commended #InternationalLiteracyDay, and stated in her regards that Turkey's literacy campaign will push forward for everybody's "world [to be] illuminated by the light letters"! https://t.co/WqUoGMXAaU

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Last Sunday, an 1100-year-old Armenian church opened its doors for a special mass, only done once a year! The church only hosted 25 people this year but was live-streamed for all to see in lieu of physical attendance https://t.co/Va2AD0LxRn

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@FerzanOzpetek received the SIAE Award at the 77th Venice Film Festival, capturing life from different angles and capturing his community Italy, while bringing along his Turkish heritage in his films. https://t.co/alt44t1Ov2

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Istanbul is where Europe meets Asia, while the city of Knidos is the city where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Seas meet! In the ancient world, it was the most important city of culture, art, and science https://t.co/xIais9fh86

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A 2400-year old terracotta mask was unearthed in western Turkey. The mask is modeled after Dionysus, the Greek god of festivity and theater. Through archeological projects like these, we can better understand the culture of that time! https://t.co/bOCYCzjPBj

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According to recent news, three #historical #gems await #excavation in the #Ankara #Nalihan vicinity! These gems are #necropoles, or #towns constructed by #ancient #cities for the #deceased which are likely to yield new #insights and a #bounty of #historical #artifacts!

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The #Antalya #GoldenOrangeFilmFestival has been #planned for #October 3-10! #Festival #planners have adapted to #COVID by organizing #outdoor #screenings and #streaming #broadcasts to ensure the #safety of festival goers! #popcorn #Turkey #movies

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Thanks to the help of the #Dutch #embassy in Ankara, and the dutch #consulate in #Istanbul, #GumuslukMuzikFestivali #2020 was #powered by #sustainable #energy - the Dutch and Turkish governments collaborated to set an example for future #environment #friendly festivals!

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Just #lastweek a new #cistern in a #medieval #city was unearthed in Turkey's #Milas #district. This site was on #UNESCO's #worldheritage #tentative list and continues to yield #buildings and #artifacts for #historians to #archive. #tombraiders

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Did you know that #traditional #Turkish #weddings are often accompanied by #music from the #Ottoman #Empire? Many #musicians still provide #zurna and #drums for #Turks who want to #preserve this #part of their #heritage. #tarkandaolur #weddings #music

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A #new #piece of a #Roman #castle has been #unearthed in #Diyarbakir! The #entrance to the 1800 year old #Zerzevan castle, which is on the #UNESCO #tentative list was uncovered by #archaeologists and is thought to have #defended the #romans from the #assyrians. #history #siege

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#Camilkoy natural park in #Tekirdag has seen an #increase in #popularity since the beginning of the #pandemic. #Known for its #scenic #mountains and #pristine #beaches, it is the #perfect spot for #turks to escape the #hustle and #bustle of the city for a #weekend. #relax