FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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WHO: |
12TH ANNUAL FLORIDA TURKISH FESTIVAL - FTAA |
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WHAT: |
The Florida Turkish American Association (FTAA) is proud to present “Mystical Cappadocia,” a day of Turkish music, dance, art, and culture at the 12th Turkish Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Emma Lou Olson Center, 1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida. |
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| The festival is free of charge and open to the general public. The purpose of the festival is to promote Turkey; its rich and diverse culture. It is FTAA’s goal to give guests the opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savor Turkish hospitality, culture, and cuisine. | ||
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The theme of this year’s festival will be “Mystical Cappadocia”. Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in Nevşehir Province, in Turkey. In the time of Herodotus, the Cappadocians were reported as occupying the whole region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine. Cappadocia is known for its natural cave houses built into the Fairy Chimneys. There are also several underground cities and churches in Cappadocia. FTAA will celebrate the Turkish heritage especially by bringing the fascinating traditions of this mythical region to the shores of Pompano Beach. |
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| The festival’s highlights will include performances by folk dance groups performing Turkey’s famous traditional and distinctive dances, live Turkish music, and belly dancing. It will offer delicious Turkish food for purchase. Turkish coffee will be served and there will be traditional fortunetellers reading coffee grinds in the special coffee tent. Demonstrations of Turkish art will give guests the opportunity to purchase these unique and popular forms of Turkish arts and crafts. Free children’s activities will include face painting and balloon sculpting making the festival a family affair. | ||
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WHEN: |
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 - (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) |
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WHERE: |
EMMA LOU OLSON CENTER (FORMERLY POMPANO BEACH CIVIC CENTER), 1801 NE 6TH STREET, POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA |
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PARKING: |
FREE |
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ADMISSION: |
FREE |
