WASHINGTON DC
Turkish Cultural Heritage Month has kicked off in the United States, with events taking place online due to the coronavirus outbreak.
During a virtual event organized by the Turkish-American Association of Washington (ATA-DC), she presented the historical and natural beauties of the country.
Turkish pianist and composer Fahir Atakoğlu also gave a concert at the event during which examples of calligraphy were made and presented.
Intercultural activities and workshops will continue to be organized online throughout September and October.
The Turkish Festival is an annual event that brings tens of thousands of people to downtown Washington under normal conditions to “experience the wonders of Türkiye in Washington DC »
It’s become a staple of Washington’s fall calendar.
In 2011, Washington City Paper readers named the Turkish Festival the “best festival” in the city.
Today, the United States is home to more than 500,000 Americans of Turkish origin.
DC Turkish Cultural Heritage Month aims to build bridges and friendships between the Turkish and American people while recognizing the contributions of Turkish Americans to American society.
