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2009 Kurban Bayrami Celebration

Divan celebrated the Kurban Bayrami (Feast of Sacrifice or Eid al-Adha) on November 28 at the Center. The celebration started with a Turkish style breakfast at 10:30 am. It included braised meat as well . Goody bags were given to kids after the breakfast. A clown entertained the kids between 12 pm and 1 pm. It was a great gathering to greet each others' Bayram and talk in a warm atmosphere while we were away from our relatives and loved ones in Turkey for another Bayram occasion at Divan.

Prof. Sopper's Remarks on his Trip to Turkey

Prof. John Sopper shares his remarks Divan Cultural Center organized a talk and a presentation by Prof. John R. Sopper of UNC-Greensboro. Prof. Sopper recently visited Turkey and he shared his remarks on his trip to Turkey in this program. The program started with a Turkish style breakfast on Saturday October 31, 2009 at 10:30am.

2009 NC Turkish Festival attracted thousands

It was a sunny April day, where so many people were gathering together at NC State Fairgrounds to enjoy North Carolina Turkish Festival, a celebration of Turkish Cuisine and Culture.

Festival guests had a chance to taste a wide variety of Turkish dishes from world famous Doner kebab to a rich menu of traditional Turkish desserts, the oldest form of coffee drinking to Turkish style tea brewed in a unique way.

2009 Kids' Day was celebrated in Jamestown Park

In Turkey, Kids' Day is celebrated on April 23s since 1935. It originated from the first gathering of Grand National Assembly on April 23, 1920, during the Turkish Independence War. On April 23, children from around the world come to Turkey. They are hosted by families who have children of a similar age. Festivities last over a week and the visiting and Turkish children spend a lot of time together. Many children, often not even speaking the same language, create lifelong friendships. Several of the events are broadcast on television, showing the children in their traditional national outfits, dancing singing and exchanging gifts. This year's Kids' Day was celebrated in Jamestown Park on April 26, 2009.

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2009 Ramazan Bayrami Celebration

Divan Cultural Center hosted about 100 people for Bayram Celebration on Sunday, September 20th at 10.30 am. Celebration started with a delicious breakfast. After 30-day fasting, it was a really nice Break-Fast. Divan volunteers prepared goodybags for the kids. Especially, kids really enjoyed with the Bayram/Eid Celebration.

2009 Ramazan Iftar Dinners

Divan Cultural Center hosted iftar dinners for the Turkish and American communities during the month of Ramazan in 2009. Iftar dinners were open and free for everyone. Our generous friends prepared foods or donated money directly to the Center to make the food ready. Divan volunteers organized 12 iftar dinners during the Holy Month of Ramazan. Around 600 people attended to these iftar dinners overall. We thank our generous volunteers who prepared the foods and helped us with the expenses as well as the guests who joined us in these iftars.

2009 Dialogue Dinner

The 2^nd annual Dialogue Dinner was held in Shereton Greensboro at Koury Convention Center on March 7, 2009.

This year's topic was "The Role of Religion in Establishing Peaceful Civilizations".

Featuring speakers included:
    - Prof. Abdullah Antepli, Duke University, Divinity School
    - Prof. Jerry Pubantz, UNC-Greensboro, Political Science
    - Prof. John R. Sopper, UNC-Greensboro, Religios Studies

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