5/19/2008

2008 New York Türk Günü Yürüyüsü

27th Annual Turkish Day Parade Brings Together Turkish Americans to Increase Understanding Between Cultures
Turkish Coalition of America Sponsors Cultural Festival in New York

On Saturday, May 24, starting at 12:00 pm, the Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) will host the 27th Annual Turkish Day Parade. The annual event is a celebration of Turkish heritage and highlights the rich culture and contributions of Turkish Americans to America."This annual event celebrates the presence of the Turkish community in the United States since early in the 20th century," said Lincoln McCurdy, President of the Turkish Coalition of America. "The Parade and the month long cultural festival that celebrates Turkish music, dance, art and culture, remind us that Turkish Americans are a wonderful bridge connecting the two nations and help foster mutual understanding and appreciation." This year's march will begin on 56th Street and Madison Avenue. It will process down to 46th Street and 1st Avenue, which is located near the Turkish House.The first Turkish Day Parade was held on April 23, 1980. The event has grown from the original parade of 150 participants to what is now a substantial march involving thousands of Turkish Americans from all over the United States, both participating and watching the parade from the avenue sidewalks. Today, the Turkish Day Parade is an opportunity to honor Turkish American ancestry, bring together the Turkish American community, and educate Americans about Turkish culture. Each year around 100 floats are part of the parade, featuring organizations from soccer teams to Turkish American Associations and traditional Turkish dance groups. "The Federation of Turkish American Associations would like to extend their thanks to the Turkish Coalition of America for helping to sponsor this event that showcases the rich heritage of Turkish Americans," said Kaya Boztepe, President of the Federation of Turkish American Associations. "The parade is an annual opportunity to display the unique food, dance, and cultural pride of Turks in the United States."For more information on the many cultural events organized by FTAA during the Turkish Culture Festival and Turkish Day Parade, please visit http://www.ftaa.org/.

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  1. selam!!
    ben 2 gun once new york a geldim. sana msg yı nerden bıraksam bilemedim :))) hatta bugun nw ta gezdik :) hava cok cok soguktu..

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