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2009 Kids' Day

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.

2010 Kids' Day will be celebrated in Bur Mil Park, Shelter 3, on April 25, 2010 at 3:30 pm. Directions to the Bur Mil Park can be obtained at http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/facilities/regionalparks/burmil. Kids will present their own shows and there will be surprise gifts for kids. We want kids to remember and enjoy April 23 Kids’ Day with these activities. There will be Turkish food with barbecue. Please bring your friends who might be interested in this celebration.

 
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2010 Turkish Festival

 
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The Turkish American Community in North Carolina extends their most heart-felt sympathies to the people of Haiti in their time of suffering and loss. As a community we share your pain as we too suffered a similar tragedy when, in 1999, Turkey experienced an earthquake as well. It is our sincere prayer that out of the suffering and loss, you will too find strength and compassion from your neighbors around the world. Please help us join in the recovery efforts going on in Haiti. Checks are payable to "Divan Cultural Center", and can be mailed to Divan-Triad or Divan-Cary branches. Collected donations will be donated to the Haitian Embassy in Washington, DC.

 
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Prof. John Sopper shares his remarksDivan 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.

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2009 NC Turkish Festival Ebru (Water Marbling) Show - 2009 NC Turkish Festival  Calligraphy Show - NC Turkish Festival 2009

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.

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2010 Dialogue Dinner

The 3rd annual Dialogue Dinner was held in Shereton Greensboro at Koury Convention Center on March 16, 2010 at 7 pm.

This year's topic was "Art of Living Together".

Featuring speakers included:

    - Senator Katie G. Dorsett, Guilford County, NC (Keynote Speaker)
    - Emre Celik, Rumi Forum, Washington, DC
    - Dr. April Najjaj, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC

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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 Smile. 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.

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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.

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                                                                                                       Divan Cultural Center at Triad 
                                                              Address: 216 S. Swing Rd., Suite 2, Greensboro, NC 27409 — e-mail: info@divantriad.org   
                                                                                   Divan Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.