Raindrop Ladies have started again Turkish Cuisine Classes. The first class was held on December 6. Participants learnt some delicious samples such as:
- Kisir
- Pacanga boregi
- Mozaik
Next class will be held on January 10, 2009. If you want to join, please send us an e-mail at
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. (December 6, 2008, Houston, TX)
Houston was an home to a very exciting event today: Grand
Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Turquoise Center. Participants enjoyed
folk dances, delicious Turkish baklava, lokum and coffee.The Hon. Madeleine Albright, 64th Secretary of
State, was the keynote speaker of the event. She made a warm speech to Turkish-American
community. She said that Istanbul is the city she likes most in the world and
consider herself as a Turkophile.
64th US Secretary of State, the Hon. Madeleine Albright, joined a ribbon cutting ceremony for a local Turkish cultural center, Turquoise Center, in Houston, Texas. At the beginning of the ceremony, a group of American students from the Harmony School of Innovation performed Turkish folk dances in traditional costume. Turkey's Consul General in Houston, His Excellency Atilla Uzer, joined the ribbon cutting ceremony along with Albright and Congressman Al Green, a Democrat representing Texas' Ninth District.
Congressman Green said, "The Turkish community can be proud of the positive impact they have on our community," and added that "America would not be America without the Turkish community."
Raindrop Turkish House has the best Turkish Program in town…
Great teachers, up to date language acquisition methods, conversation partner programs, scholarship and study abroad opportunities, coffee hours and more…. We have a Turkish class for everyone…
Register today . Last registration day is January 7, 2008
Raindrop Turkish House strongly condemns the terrorist attack on civilians in Mumbai, India on November 27, 2008 that has left more than 100 people dead.
It is heartbreaking to have seen what happened to those innocent people. Our hearts and prays go to the families of the victims and we hope that they find the strength and the patience to go through this very difficult time. (November 27, 2008)
Raindrop Ladies invite you to a thanksgiving dinner at Turkish Cultural Center. We are looking forward to seeing you and your family on Friday evening, November 21st at 7 p.m.