Seattle Center Programs
Safeco Insurance
Festál 2009
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October 17-18, 2009 Center House |
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TurkFest celebrates the multiple cultures that link modern Turkey to the East and West. Traditional folk dance and music performances, art and textile exhibits, food, shadow puppetry and more reveal the colorful ethnic communities of this country, where diverse civilizations have coexisted for thousands of years. From the Hittites and Assyrians to Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Turkish culture is a unique mosaic centered in one of the most dynamic regions of the world. Presented by the TurkFest Steering Committee.
Did you know?
Dr. Mehmet Oz, born in Cleveland, OH to Turkish parents, has garnered a reputation as one of America’s most informed and insightful medical doctors. He is known through his regular appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show and network news programs and as chief medical consultant to Discovery Communications. He has authored over 400 original publications and received several patents. He performs over 350 heart operations annually as Director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Oz obtained a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He was elected as a "Global Leader of Tomorrow" by the World Economic Forum, won the prestigious American Association for Thoracic Surgery Gross Research Scholarship, and has received an honorary doctorate from Istanbul University.
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Safeco Insurance Festál, presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organizations, is a year-long series of FREE events that honors the cultural richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Safeco Insurance Festál plays a vital part in Seattle Center efforts to connect our dynamic and varied communities.
This collection of 22 events is presented with the generous support of Safeco Insurance, Wells Fargo, Verizon Wireless and KUOW 94.9 Public Radio. Additional support is provided by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, The Boeing Company, Seattle Center Fund and the City of Seattle. |
Turkish American Cultural Association P.O. Box 4046 Bellevue, WA 98009-4046 http://www.turkfest.org
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Thanks to our TurkFest sponsors
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