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The executive director of Raindrop Turkevi, Cemil Teber said that,
during his visit to Honorable Qatar Consul General Rashid A. Alkhater;they discussed dialog among cultures, bring businessman from both
nations together and a trip to Turkey. (February 13,2007,HOUSTON)
Nevruz is a spring celebration observed widely by the Turkic peoples living ina wide territory that includes East and Central Asia,Siberia, theCaucasus, Crimea, Anatolia and the Balkans. . Nevruz generally falls around March 21, corresponding to the vernal equinox, when the day and night are of equal length. Nevruz is an official holiday in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, and a public holiday in Turkey. Other Turkic peoples such as Uyghurs, Yakuts, Karakalpaks, Volga or Kazan Tatars, Bashkirs and Crimean Tatars also participate in spring celebrations.
Raindrop Turkevi is proud to announce, in honor of UNESCO declaring 2007 the year of Mawlana Jalaladdin Rumi, special performance of The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi
As one of grass roots activities of the Raindrop Turkevi, the "Noah's
Pudding" celebrates the common heritage of Judaism, Christianity and
Islam.
Dallas County Sheriff Ms. Valdez has visited Raindrop Turkevi in Dallas. Sheriff has stated "Raindrop Foundation is doing what we cannot find time to do; I am supporting you." She also mentioned that fear is because of unknowns, so we should enlighten the dark sides by learning and communicating. Therefore, education was stressed by her for the healthy communication among both individuals and communities. By the way, she enjoyed Turkish cuisine and preferred Turkish tea instead of black coffee, after her lunch.(February 10,2007,DALLAS)
Religious diversity and tolerance | Religious syncretism and mysticism | Dynamics of tolerance/ multiculturalism | Knowledge transfer and transformation | Urban experiences | Borderlands | Emigration and immigration | Trade | Cultural interaction: arts, architecture,literature | Family life and marriage | Gender relations
The group of businessmen from Kayseri who have been hosted by the Turkish-American businessmen in Houston visited Raindrop Turkevi. They have been exploring the investment opportunities in their areas with the guidance of local businessmen.They have been informed about the activities of Raindrop during the breakfast at the Turkevi. The group expressed their appreciation for all the help that was provided by Raindrop during their stay in Houston . (February 8,2007,HOUSTON)
Ms. Carolyn Barta has been awarded by Raindrop Turkevi for her writing in Dallas Morning News.
His Excellency Ambassador Atila Uzer, Consul General of Turkey in Houston, welcomed a group of businessman from Kayseri in his residence. They received very valuable information from Mr. Uzer on investing in the US . The group extended their thanks to the Ambassador Uzer for his support. (February 8,2007,HOUSTON)
The executive director of Raindrop Turkevi, Cemil Teber said that, during his visit to Honorable Germany Counsul General Rainer Munzel; they discussed dialog among cultures, bring businessman from both nations together and a trip to Turkey. The Honorable Ambassador accepted the kind invitation to trip to Turkey, organized by Raindrop Turkevi.(January 17,2007,HOUSTON)
The president of Raindrop Turkevi, Yasar Tiryakioglu said that, during his visit to Honorable Egypt Counsul General Elhusseini Abdelwahab; they discussed dialog among cultures, bring businessman from both nations together and a trip to Turkey. The Honorable Ambassador accepted the kind invitation to trip to Turkey, organized by Raindrop Turkevi.
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Raindrop Turkish House is an educational, charitable, social and cultural organization and now it operates in six states: Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The mission of Raindrop is to introduce Turkish culture into American society and cultivate friendship and promote the understanding of diverse cultures through its unique services to the community, through dialog and corporation.
Raindrop organizes annual Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival, annual Turkish Language Olympiad and Intercultural Trips to Turkey. Raindrop contributes in colorful life of society by organizing, sponsoring, and hosting cultural and social events. Raindrop also offers educational services such as Turkish and English classes, Turkish Cuisine Cooking classes, music classes, seminars and international conferences. Raindrop also helps the needy through its charity organization Helping Hands. Raindrop organizes Breakfast & Morning conversations, which is a series of public conversations that draw together diverse minds to discuss critical issues and engage in cooperative social action.
Raindrop Turkish House branches:
Houston,
Dallas,
Austin,
San Antonio,
College Station,
Lubbock,
El Paso,
Little Rock,
Jackson,
Kansas City,
Oklahoma City,
Tulsa,
New Orleans, Baton Rouge.