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Sping Picnic at White Rock Lake |
 Raindrop Turkish House organized a Spring Picnic in White Rock Lake which is one of the beautiful lakes in DFW metroplex. Eventhough the weather was cloudy, over 200 people have came to the picnic. There were members from all communities. Both adults and kids have enjoyed fresh air with barbeque. Kids have played on a playground more than two hours and adults had a chance to talk about diverse issues. One man from Chinese community in Dallas expressed his appreciation to Raindrop Turkish House and asked questions about how Raindrop can addresses such a diverse community. (March 30, 2008, Dallas, Texas)
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Baglama Concert at Raindrop Turkish House |
 Musician Cem Kaynak, baglama artist from Turkey, performed an unforgettable night for Dallasites in Raindrop Turkish House. Audiences were not only Turkish Americans, but also from other communities such as Bosnian Americans, Turkmen Americans or Afghan Americans. All enjoyed the night which was started with informing presentation about music. The presentation was about kinds of music and how it effects out daily life or our mind. What to listen and what not. Experiment which was conducted by Japanese scientist on water crystals was very interesting for the audience. Musician Kaynak performed with his baglama in the second half of the programme. Audiences enjoyed very much the night and requested music form their local music. Musician had a wide repertoire and played reqested ones kindly. Kaynak has ended the program with a song which was verily admired by the audience. (April 2, 2008, Dallas, Texas)
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Bosnian Traditional Day at Dallas |
 Bosnian Community, under the name of Ljiljan Foundation, in Dallas organized a cultural day to remember Prophet Muhammad's Life (pbuh), called Mevlut. Almost hundred Bosnian Americans have gathered and chanted hymns in Bosnian language. In Bosnian tradition each year community organizes such an event which is now inseparable part of the Middle Eastern Tradition. At the end of the program attendees enjoyed the foods from Bosnian cuisine mostly. Ljiljan Foundation members thanked Raindrop Turkish House for hosing them in such an important day. (April 5, 2008, Dallas, TX)
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Raindrop Turkish House visited Hon. Ricardo Ortiz, Consul General of Chile |
 Raindrop Turkish House Director Ali Riza Candir visited the Hon. Ricardo Ortiz, Consul General of Chile and gave information about the organization. During warm conversation, they talked about the ways of working together in cultural events. Mr. Candir also invited the Hon. Ortiz to the upcoming events: Turkish Olympiad and Turkic Festival. (March 19, 2008, HOUSTON)
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UT Austin hosted the first ever Nowruz in Austin |
 University of Texas (UT) at Austin hosted the first ever Spring Festival, Nowruz. The event's major sponsors were Raindrop Turkish House and Turkic Cultures Student Association in which participation was over 500 spectators. Representative bodies and communities from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan celebrated the rich mosaic of variant cultures and heritages. (March 21, 2008, Austin, TEXAS)
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International Day at CCCCD Spring Creek Campus |
 Dallas Raindrop Turkish House and Students from Colin County Community
College District have represented Turkiye in International Day at
Spring Creek Campus of CCCCD. International days' inevitable is fashion
show, in which nations had an opportunity to introduce their
traditional costumes. Talent show was preceding the fashion show.
Nations tried to introduce their country by exhibiting their tradition
on a table. Turkiye was one of the most attractive among the tables.
Professors, students and administrators were glad to find mosaic of the
world under one roof. (March 25, 2008, Dallas, Texas)
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Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Elba Garcia Received Raindrop Executive |
 Executives of Raindrop Turkish House visited Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Elba Garcia of District 1. Raindrop Dallas Branch Director Mr. Vepa Rejepov introduced Raindrop Turkish House and activities of the Foundation. Director Rejepov mentioned about the contributions of the Rainrop Tukish House to the society which was appreciated by Mayor Garcia. Mr. Rejepov also invited Dr. Elba Garcia to Raindrop Turkish House for a lunch. Mayor Dr. Elba Garcia highlighted importance of the Raindrop Turkish House in society to promote peace and mutual understanding among diverse cultures in Texas. (March 25, Dallas, Texas)
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The 2nd Statewide Turkish Olympiad |
 The 2nd Statewide Turkish Olympiad hosted by The Raindrop Turkevi will be held at UH Cullen Performance Hall on April 5th, 2008.
Students from all over the sate of Texas will compete in total 14 categories ranging from singing contests, poetry contests, presentation contests, talent contests, stand contests, writing contests, and folk dance competitions to drawing contests are further divided into three levels of (6-12 grade Turkish language students), (k-5 grade Turkish language students) and finally fluent speakers residing outside of Turkey. The winners of each category will be awarded based on placement and first place winners will be sent to Turkey in representing the lone star state.
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Turkish American Community Welcomed US Congressman John Culberson at Raindrop Turkish House |
 Turkish-American Community Welcomed US Congressman Honorable John Culberson:7th District of Texas.Raindrop Turkish House , The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID), The Institute of International Commerce and Partnership (IICP) , Texas Gulf Institute (TGI) organized a lunch to Honor Congressman Culberson. Congressman talked about the issues that are related to Turkish-Americans. (March 25, 2008, HOUSTON, TEXAS)
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Turkish Community Welcomed Garland Mayor Ronald Jones |
 Executives of Dallas Raindrop Turkevi hosted Garland Mayor Ronald Jones and his wife. Program started
with delicious lunch, in which dishes were from both Turkish and
Turkmen cuisine. Furthermore, Raindrop Turkish House Executives and Garland Mayor agreed
to jointly organize cultural events in near future. Mayor Ronald Jones
interested in learning Turkish therefore, Raindrop Turkish House will
provide him an individual teacher for him. Finale, guests were very
pleased with both hospitality and foods.(February 5, Dallas, Texas)
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Turkish American Community Welcomed US Congressman Honorable Louie Gohmert at Raindrop Turkish House |
 Turkish-American Community Welcomed US Congressman Honorable Louie Gohmert(the First District.Raindrop Turkish House , The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID), The Institute of International Commerce and Partnership (IICP) , Texas Gulf Institute (TGI) organized a lunch to Honor Congressman Gohmert. Raindrop Turkish House General Coordinator Ali Riza Candir gave a speech about Raindrop Foundation and about its activities in Texas. Congressman talked about the issues that are related to Turkish-Americans. (February 28, 2008, HOUSTON, TEXAS)
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Turkish Americans Welcomed Honorable Harris County Judge Ed Emmett |
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 Turkic-American Community Welcomed Harris County Judge Honorable Ed Emmett at Raindrop Turkish House. Raindrop Turkish House General Coordinator Ali Riza Candir gave a speech about Raindrop Foundation and about its activities in Texas. Judge talked about the issues that are related to harrin County.(March 1,2008,Houston,TEXAS)
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