Istanbul Center Hosts 7th Atlanta Turkish Festival
We’re gearing up for this year’s Turkish festival! Since 2002, ISTANBUL CENTER
continues to bring you a variety of Turkish culture, food, music and folk dancing
to Atlanta.
We have a special surprise this year with a full two-day festival!
One day Admission $5.00
Two day Admission $8.00
Children 6 years and under Free Buy Tickets Online
Info Line
678-990-1717
Omer Faruk Tekbilek
The Honored as a peacemaker and virtuoso, OMER FARUK TEKBILEK is now one
of the most sought-after musicians, whose work transcends political boundaries
while maintaining traditional sensibilities in a way few artists can manage.
Omar Faruk’s music is rooted in tradition, but has been influenced by contemporary sounds. He views his approach as “cosmic” and his commitment to music runs deep. The four corners of his creativity emanates mysticism, folklore, romance, and imagination. Like Omer Faruk himself, his music symbolizes diversity-in-unity...more
Ottoman Military Band (Mehter)
The Mehter or Ottoman Military Band is known to be the oldest
variety of military marching bands 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 Mehter is largely ceremonial, evoking a sense of pride among the Turkish people.
Turkish Cuisine
It is said that three major kinds of cuisine exist in the world;
Turkish, Chinese, and French. Fully justifying its reputation,
Turkish Cuisine is always a pleasant surprise for the visitor.
In addition to being the refined product of centuries of
experience, Turkish Cuisine has a very pure quality. The variety and simplicity of the recipes, and the quality of the ingredients, guarantee delicious meals.
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 17TH
11:00 Introductory Video Clip on TURKIYE
11:20 Introductory Video Clip on ISTANBUL CENTER
11:30 MEHTER Band Performance(Introduction)
12:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and OPENING SPEECH by Tarik Celik
12:45 TURKISH FOLK DANCE Performance by Bluestar
13:05 PUPPET and SEMA (Whirling Dervishes) - Show by Ankara Art House
13:35 MEHTER Band Performance(Part 2)
14:05 Mardin Teache CHORUS
14:35 Break
14:45 Mardin Reyhani FOLK DANCING and Local MUSIC PERFORMANCES
15:05 BOSNIAN FOLK DANCE Performance
15:20 ASSYRIAN CHANTS
15:35 PUPPET SHOW by Ankara Art House
15:50 TURKISH FOLK DANCE Performance by Bluestar
16:10 MEHTER Band Performance(Part 3)
16:40 RAFFLE (RUG)
17:00 KARAGOZ Show (Turkish Shadow Puppets Show) by Ankara Art House and
Live HANDCRAFT Demonstrations at the Booths
19:00 OMER FARUK TEKBILEK Concert
21:00 RAFFLE 2 (LAPTOP)
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18TH 11:00 Introductory Video Clip on TURKIYE
11:20 Introductory Video Clip on ISTANBUL CENTER
11:30 MEHTER Band Performance (Introduction)
12:00 Mardin Reyhani FOLK DANCING and MUSIC PERFORMANCES
12:20 TRADITIONAL TURKISH MUSIC Chorus
12:45 TURKISH FOLK DANCE Performance by Bluestar
13:05 Mardin Teacher CHORUS
13:35 Break
13:45 MEHTER Band Performance (Part 2)
14:15 PUPPET and SEMA (Whirling Dervishes) Show by Ankara Art House
14:45 AHISKAN FOLK DANCE Group
15:30 KARAGOZ Show (Turkish Shadow Puppets Show) by Ankara Art House
15:45 Break
16:00 TURKISH FOLK DANCE Performance by Bluestar
16:20 Mardin Reyhani FOLK DANCING and MUSIC PERFORMANCES
16:40 ASSYRIAN CHANTS
16:55 MEHTER Band Performance (Part 3)
17:20 RAFFLE (RUG)
17:30 FERHAT ATLI Concert
Food Vendors
KAVURMA HOUSE
Diced lamb fried on iron plate (Sac Kavurma)
CAFÉ EFENDI
Gyro (Et Doner)
ALI BABA
Gyro (Et Doner)
SISH-KABAB
Lamb and Chicken Kabab (Et ve Tavuk Kebap)
TANTUNI
Turkish Taqueria (Tantuni)
ISTANBUL CAFÉ
Turkish Home Made Food (Ev Yemekleri)
GOZLEME & MANTI HOUSE
Turkish Crepes and Dumpling (Gozleme ve Manti)
AHISKIAN FOOD
Traditional Ahiskan Food (Ahiska Yemekleri)
Non-Food Vendors
EBRU TV
Media Sponsor
KAPLAN
Sponsor- Kaplan English, Test Prep & Admissions
TACC SOUTH EAST
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce- Southeast
FOUNTAIN
Magazine of scientific and spiritual thought
BEREKET TURKISH GROCERY
Turkish Grocery
OTTOMAN SILVER & ART OF GLASS
Glass and Silver Arts
RUG-OUTLET
Turkish Rug
GALATA TOWER GRAND BAZAAR
Ottoman Jewelry, Unique Turkish lamps, Antique rugs, Hand made Kilims, Iznic ceramics, Clothing
