The Mehter or Ottoman Military Band is known to be the oldest variety of military marching band in the world. This music marked its arrival on the world stage many centuries ago as the Ottoman Empire was expanding into Europe and Asia. With their bright jewel toned coats the band would send the army out to victory. Just as the strong music and beautiful costumes brought joy to the Ottoman Turks they also brought fear to the hearts of their enemies. The inspiring music is also known to have influenced the works of renowned composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Today, the music of the Mehters is largely ceremonial evoking a sense of pride among the Turkish people.
What else to expect at the Atlanta Turkish Festival:
Celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality, culture and heritage
Enjoy the great Turkish cuisine, sample gourmet foods including kebabs, gyro, lahmacun (Turkish pizza), baklava, Turkish delight, desserts, handmade pastries and more...
Have a taste of Turkish tea and Turkish coffee
Watch performances of Turkish folk dances
Listen to authentic Turkish music
Watch demonstations of classical Turkish arts
Traditional jewellery, handicrafts and costumes
Lots of fun activities for kids
and more...
Program Flow:
11:30 Introductory Video Clip on Turkiye
11:50 Introductory Video Clip on Istanbul Center
12:00 Opening Remarks by Tarik Celik (Executive Director of Istanbul Center)
12:20 Turkish Folk Dance Group (Bluestar)
12:40 Turkish Music Performance (Nko Aswad)
13:00 MEHTER, The Ottoman Military Band
13:30 Raffle
13:45 Karagoz and Hajivat (Ankara Sanat Evi)
14:00 Break / Henna Night
14:30 Turkish Folk Dance Group (Bluestar)
14:50 Turkish Music Performance (Phili Munoz, Hong Bui)
15:10 MEHTER, The Ottoman Mehter Band
15:40 Raffle
16:00 Puppet Show (Ankara Sanat Evi)
16:20 Turkish Folk Dance Group (Bluestar)
16:30 Bosnian Folk Dance Group
16:50 Folk Drama (Ankara Sanat Evi)
17:10 MEHTER, The Ottoman Military Band
17:40 Raffle
17:50 Turkish Music Performance (Nichelle Dawkins)
18:10 Standup Show (Atalay Demirci)
18:45 Closing Remarks by Tarik Celik (Executive Director of Istanbul Center)
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