2026

Turkish Dance Workshop

Join Kardelen Turkish Dance Ensemble for a fun Edalı da Modalı Turkish Dance Workshop and learn the steps before festival day. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love Turkish folk dance, all levels are welcome. We’ll be doing Edalı da Modalı at the Turkish Festival this year, so this is the perfect chance to

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Sunday Brunch at Beth’s

Celebrate Turkish Heritage Month with ATA-DC over a delicious Turkish breakfast! 🇹🇷☕️ Join us for a special Turkish Brunch filled with traditional flavors, good company, and community — all while supporting a great cause. 📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Beth’s 4948 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 🎟️ Tickets:

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YADIGÂR (Memento): Weaving Heritage Across Generations

A conversation on dowry culture, women’s labor, and the journey of tradition from Anatolia to the United States The AKM-YADIGÂR (Memento) program in Washington, DC, drew significant attention through a dynamic series of cultural events celebrating Turkish textile heritage, Anatolian handicrafts, and traditional arts. Led by Dr. Vega Sankur, the growing initiative continues to introduce

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Alperen Şengün: The Rise of a Turkish Star in NBA

BY ÖZGE ÖVÜN SERT The 2025–2026 NBA season marked a turning point not only for the Houston Rockets but also for Turkish basketball: Alperen Şengün—only a year after becoming the second Turkish player ever selected for the NBA All-Star Game—erupted into an unforeseeable force that shattered expectations, producing numbers that challenge and redefine the modern

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