Events

Liberation of Istanbul – National Holiday

Sunday, 6 October Liberation of Istanbul (İstanbul’un Kurtuluşu) – is the anniversary of the liberation of Istanbul by Turkish armed forces during the War of Independence which is more commonly celebrated in Istanbul.

Feast of the Sacrifice’s Eve

Wednesday 24, 25, 26, 27 October – Feast of the Sacrifice’s Eve – Religious Holiday The Sacrifice Feast in Turkey is a four-day religious festival. The Sacrifice Feast traditions in Turkey include sacrificing an animal in a special ritual, visiting […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Republic Day

Monday 28,29 October 2012 – Republic Day – National Holiday Many people in Turkey celebrate Republic Day on October 29 by attending performances and participating in traditional processions with flags and musical bands. The Turkish Republic’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Contemporary Turkish Art – A Collective Exhibition

The Program: The Exhibition will be held on 29th & 30th October 2012 Opening hours: Mon. 10am-10pm, Tue. 10am-4pm Inauguration: 29 October, 4 – 6pm – Presentation of His Excellency Ünal Çeviköz, Turkish Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey – […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Victory Day

Friday, August 30, 2013 - Victory Day – National Holiday Military parades and ceremonies at monuments to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the Turkish Republic, are some common ways to celebrate Victory Day in Turkey. Turkish flags often adorn shops, public […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Artistanbul

September 2012 WEEK LONG CELEBRATION OF CONTEMPORARY ART Art Istanbul is the first, week-long initiative dedicated to contemporary art and culture, held in one of the world’s most extraordinary and culturally rich cities. The event will host a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

EMITT

The East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT), the fifth largest tourism exhibition in the world, brought together 4,500 exhibitors from 62 countries and welcomed over 128,000 visitors. The number of the visitors rose by 12% while the number […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Sefika Kutluer flute recital

Sefika Kutluer accompanied by David Wright on piano: Venue: Grosvenor Chapel 24 South Audley Street London W1K 2PA Date & Time: Tuesday 29th January 2013 at 7.00pm International Award winning artist, Sefika Kutluer, takes her place as one of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

18th LTFF

Welcome to London’s 18th celebration of Turkish Cinema.Our move from November to February now enables us not only to look back on a whole year of international cinematic achievements in 2012 but also gives us the opportunity to preview […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Nevruz Spring Celebration

A Spring Spectacular for all the family with music, song, dance and amazing colourful costumes! From the Mediterranean to the Siberian Sea, countries and communities who share Turkic languages celebrate the magical ‘Nevruz’ (New Year or Spring Festival). This […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Between Worlds: Sirin Pancaroglu Harp Recital

Music / Wednesday, 3 April 2013 – 7:30pm / Hall One Price: Free – please reserve your seat Mudarra Fantasia que contrahaze la harpa en la maniera de Ludovico Dervis Mustafa Rehavi Saz Semaisi Britten Suite for harp, Op. 83 Granados Epílogo Albéniz Asturias Barıs Perker Seven Images of Istanbul (2009) UK […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

National Sovereignty and Children’s Day

Tuesday April 23, 2013 – National Sovereignty and Children’s Day – National Holiday Solemn ceremonies and children’s festivals take place throughout Turkey on National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, held on April 23 each year. Children take seats in the Turkish […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

20th Anniversary of Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival

20th Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival tickets are on sale.Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices and on the Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival’s website: https://secure.dobgm.gov.tr/opera2009/devopera.asp?Mud=29

The World on Regent Street

The world is on Regent Street this Sunday 12th of May! Turkey brings the sunshine to the Regent Street Festival with Turkish food, coffee & Turkish delights! Before you know it you will be dancing with joy to live music! […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Commemoration of Atatürk – Youth and Sports Day in Turkey

Sunday May 19, 2013 – Commemoration of Atatürk – Youth and Sports Day in Turkey – National Holiday The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey features state ceremonies and sports events throughout the country on May 19 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

HOY-TUR TURKISH FOLK DANCE GROUP

HOY-TUR was established in Ankara, in 1970. The main goal of HOY-TUR is to introduce Turkish folk dance and music to a wide range of audiences through authentic national dress and folk instruments and to spread friendship and love to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

The Piri Reis World Map of 1513 – Conference

2013 has been declared by UNESCO “The year of Piri Reis” on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Map of 1513 as one of the most beautiful and mysterious maps to survive the Great Age of Discoveries drawn by the Ottoman Admiral […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

THE RUMI FESTIVAL 2013

We are looking forward to the first Rumi Festival at the Beshara School in the Scottish Borders, 2nd- 4th August 2013. The festival will start with a welcome and opening concert on Friday night and continue with two wonderful days of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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