The 2011 Turkish Festival Stage Program Emphasizes Turkey's Unique Ties with the
Balkans, the Caucuses, the Mediterranean, Central Asia and the Middle East
Mistress of the Ceremony: Ms. Catherine Jaffee
Sound Technician: Mr. Mike Klass
Stage Manager: Ms. Emsu Gӧrpe
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11:10
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Opening Remarks
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11:15
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Turkish Folk Music by Turku Band
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12:00
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Dances from Central Asia and the Caucasus
Gavalla Raks (Azeri Drum dance) by Nomad dancers
Veil Dance by Raks Jameel Joy of Motion Teen Dance Company
Qashqai Wedding Dance (from Turkic nomad tribes of Iran) by Nomad Dancers.
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12:15
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Ankara –Washington DC Sister City Announcement
Acknowledgements by:
I. Melih Gӧkçek, Mayor of Ankara and
Vincent C. Gray, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Turkish Festival Committee
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12:30
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Turkish Folk Dance Performances
Artvin Bar Dance by Washington DC Turkish Folkdance Children’s Troupe
Turkish Potbourri I by Ankara Folk Dance and Music Ensemble (FOMGET)
Burdur – The Goats of the Aegean by Kardelen Turkish Dance Ensemble
Zeybek, Karsilama, and Trabzon by Washington DC Turkish Folkdance Children’s Troupe
Turkish Potbourri II by Ankara Folk Dance and Music Ensemble (FOMGET)
Halay – Turkish Line Dance with Audience
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01:40
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Classic Turkish Folk and Bellydance Music by Ishtar Band joined by Zarifa
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02:15
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Azerbaijani Dances, A Breeze of Azerbaijan
"Azerbaijani Dance" by Ikram Celil
“Wild Tulip - Daughter of Spring” by Kardelen Turkish Dance Ensemble
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02:30
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Turkish Folk Dance Performances
Turkish Potbourri I by Ankara Folk Dance and Music Ensemble (FOMGET)
Burdur – The Goats of the Aegean by Kardelen Turkish Dance Ensemble
Kolbasti by Washington DC Turkish Folkdance Children’s Troupe
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03:00
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Classic Turkish Folk and Bellydance Music by Ishtar Band joined by Zarifa
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03:30
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Turkic Peoples of the Silk Road by Silk Road Dance Company
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03:45
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Turkish Folk Music by Turku
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04:15
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ATA-DC Turkish Festival Committee Acknowledgements
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04:20
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Classical, Contemporary, and Turkish Pop Music Concert by Ferhat Gӧçer and
Orchestra
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05:30
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Turkish Folk Dance Performances
Zeybek, Karsilama, and Trabzon by Washington DC Turkish Folkdance Troupe
Turkish Potbourri I by Ankara Folk Dance and Music Ensemble (FOMGET)
Turkish Potbourri II by Ankara Folk Dance and Music Ensemble (FOMGET)
Halay – Turkish Line Dance with Audience
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06:30
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Raffle Drawing
Round fare ticket to Turkey with Turkish Airlines direct from Washington, DC and
gifts from Turkish restaurants
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06:45
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End of the Festival
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