Welcome to the 17th Boston Turkish Festival: "Colors of Anatolia"
October 29 - December 15, 2012
Since its inception in 1996, this unique festival
lasts more than a month and it is
one of the largest of its kind in
the U.S. The Festival theme, “Colors of Anatolia”,
reflects the diversity
and richness of Turkish culture, ranging from art exhibits,
workshops,
gastronomic presentations and concerts to Turkish cinema. The festival
program also includes screenings of the Boston Turkish Festival International
Documentary and Short Film Competition.
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Monday, October 29, 2012 TURKISH REPUBLIC DAY |
Sunday, November 4, 2012 Sounds of Anatolia by Nezih Ünen A musical voyage among the exotic places and people of Anatolia, which is the unique host of ancient civilizations, empires, as well as mythologies, and the glory of 10 millennia. |
November 5 - December 15, 2012 Co-presented with the Howard Thurman Center at Boston University |
Saturday, November 10, 2012 Sounds of Anatolia - Dance Workshop by Ahmet Lüleci, internationally acclaimed choreographer, performer, dance teacher Come and join us as we commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881 – November 10, 1938) by his favorite folk dances and folk songs, and as we celebrate rich and diverse heritage of Anatolian folk culture. |
Friday, November 16, 2012 Concert Boston Turkish Festival is honored to present internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Cem Duruöz performing the exotic sounds of traditional Anatolian Music arranged for the guitar. |
November 29 - December 1 - 6, 2012DOCUMENTARY AND SHORT FILM COMPETITION Enjoy this rare opportunity to view finalist films of the competition, the first of its kind organized in North America. The competition has already transformed to a great tradition where Bostonians are able to explore works of the emerging filmmakers first hand. |
Friday, December 7, 2012 FLAVORS OF ANATOLIA Join us for a very special culinary event of Turkish food and wine tasting |
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