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Are you already looking forward to
the 2012 Turkish Festival? On September 30th,we will be celebrating the
10th anniversary of our festival, which has become one of the most highly
anticipated annual traditions in Washington D.C. Awarded by the Washington City
paper readers as the “Best Festival of DC”in 2011, the Turkish Festival
brings together 100 artists and more than 15,000visitors every year.
This year, in celebration of festival’s
10th anniversary, ATA-DC is delighted to announce the introduction of
“Turkish Cultural Heritage Month” which will showcase rich cultural
history of Turkey,authentic cuisine and fine arts through a full month of festivities.
Partnering with the Textile Museum, a series of cultural events and exhibitions
will enhancethe public knowledge and contribute to Washington, D.C.’s cultural,ethnic,
and religious diversity. We aim to raise awareness of Turkish culture while highlighting
its role as a bridge connecting the Balkanic, Middle Eastern, Caucasian, and Central
Asian cultures.
“Turkish Cultural Heritage
Month” will takeplace during the month of September. We will build bridges
and friendship between Turkish and American people while recognizing the contributions
ofTurkish Americans to the American society.
Please support the celebration of our vibrant culture by getting the word out and
help ATA-DC’s efforts to improve cultural awareness and diversity. We look
forward seeing you at these exciting and rich cultural events!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1. September 1st- 30th
– Selected Turkish Markets & Stores will be offering special
deals and discounts
2. September 10th –
Opening Reception at the Capitol Hill
3. September 14th -
23rd - Turkish Restaurant and Cuisine Week
4. September 15th –
Hip &
Alive Party – Turkish Festival Fundraiser
5. September 17th -
30th – “Mobile Turkish Coffee Truck” Tour in Washington
DC
6. September 21st -March 10th-
Textile Museum: The Sultan’s Garden: The Blossoming
of Ottoman Art
7. September 22nd-23rd
– Smithsonian Institution: SUFIism – Searching for the Divine through
the Art
8. September
27th – Textile Museum Happy Hour (Journey to the Sultan’s Gardens: “Beauty and the East”)
9. September 30th– 10th Annual Turkish Festival
in Washington DC
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SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
FROM TURKISH MARKETS
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Come celebrate the 1st Turkish Cultural Heritage month in celebration
of ATA-DC’s 10th Annual Turkish Festival.
Rivaling the deals found at the street bazaars of Turkey, receive 10% off of any
purchase of $20 or more without any haggling. Our first event of many runs the entire
month of September 2012. Simply say the words, “Turkish Heritage” at
the following participating Turkish Markets & Stores to receive your discount:
Amity Meat & Grocery
10372 Fairfax Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 2203
www.amitymeat.com
703-591- 2900
Atilla's Turkish Grocery
2705 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
703-920 6524
Balkan Grill
5902 A North Kings Hwy.
Alexandria, VA 2230
www.balkangrill.us
703-329-3303
Balkan Grill & European Grocery
1119 Nelson Street
Rockville, MD 20850
301-444-4430
Bizim Collection Oldtown
1219 King Street
Alexandria VA 22314
703-838-2780
Borekg
www.Borekg.com
Phone: 703-944 3513
Turkish Bath Store
www.turkishbathstore.com
Promo Code#Turkfect
Thirsty Towels
www.thirstytowels.com
866-734 8985
Promo Code# TURKISHHERITAGE (Free shipping.)
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