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DFW Metroplex hosted Congressman

Turkish-American community in DFW Metroplex hosted Congressman Jeb Hensarling on September 10, 2007. Raindrop Turkevi Executives were present at the breakfast with Congressman in which Turkish community living in DFW area outspoken their concerns. (September, 10, 2007, Dallas)

Raindrop Turkevi Executives participated in The 2th Annual Austin Capitol Dialog Dinner

Executive Director of Raindrop Turkevi Cemil Teber participated in The 2th Annual Capitol Dialog Dinner.The Institute of Interfaith Dialog sponsored a fast-breaking dinner at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on 20th of September, 2006. IID members and volunteers, political and religious leaders in Austin and Austinites with various faiths and backgrounds attended the dinner. IID Representative Dr.Yetkin Yildirim talked about the importance of IID's efforts to bring people of different faiths and culture together to contribute to its main.(September 18,2007,AUSTIN,TEXAS)

Raindrop Executives visited Chief of Houston Police Department Mr. Harold L. Hurtt

Executive Director of Raindrop Turkevi Cemil Teber visited Chief of Houston Police Department Mr. Herold L. Hurtt.Cemil Teber gave information about activities of the foundationand told them how much we appreciated what they do for the community.Mr. Teber invited department administrators to lunch near futura.Chief Harold L. Hurtt promised organise police department administratorsfor the lunch.(September 20,2007,HOUSTON,TEXAS)

Raindrop Turkevi Executives participated in The 5th Annual Dialog DinnerOrganized by IID

A now Houston tradition, The 5th Annual Dialog Dinner Organized by The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID), took place on Thursday, September 20th. About 300 attendees representing well over 100 organizations had dinner dialog and friendship with the participation of Mayor Bill White, State Representatives Dr. Alma Allen, Scott Hochberg, Council Member MJ Khan, Reverend Bill Lawson, Assistant Chief VL King, Consul Generals of Egypt, Indonesia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and other state legislators, judges, clergy, academicians, educators, journalists. Mayor Bill White and US Congressman Nick Lampson proclaimed the day as the dialog dinner day with a presentation of the official documents to President of IID, Muhammed Cetin.(September 20,2007,HOUSTON,TEXAS)

Raindrop Turkevi Executives Participated in The 5th Annual Dialog Dinner

A now Houston tradition, The 5th Annual Dialog Dinner, took place on Thursday, September 20th. About 300 attendees representing well over 100 organizations had dinner dialog and friendship with the participation of Mayor Bill White, State Representatives Dr. Alma Allen, Scott Hochberg, Council Member MJ Khan, Reverend Bill Lawson, Assistant Chief VL King, Consul Generals of Egypt, Indonesia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and other state legislators, judges, clergy, academicians, educators, journalists. Mayor Bill White and US Congressman Nick Lampson proclaimed the day as the dialog dinner day with a presentation of the official documents to President of IID, Muhammed Cetin.

Ottoman Military Band’s Visit to Houston

Houston’s City Hall hosted for the first time in its history the historical Ottoman Military Band (Mehter) during the weekend of September 8-9, 2007. The famous military band performed during the two day long Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival after visiting several Texas cities, e.g. Austin , Dallas , San Antonio , and College Station , since September 1st, 2007. While there were more than 7,000 spectators during their performance in Downtown-Houston, including other cities, about 11,000 Texans enjoyed watching and listening to them.
Before leaving the stage, “mehteranbasi” (the leader of the mehter) expressed his gratitude to the volunteers who organized the festival and said that “their hearts are conquered by the hospitality and respect shown to them.”(September 20,2007,HOUSTON,TEXAS)

Traces of the Calligrapher and Writing the Word of God:

Traces of the Calligrapher and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur´an
On view October 27, 2007 - February 3, 2008 at the Caroline Wiess Law Building
The Museum of Fine Arts,Houston
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
713.639.7300
In Islamic culture, it is well known that calligraphy has retained its status as the quintessential art form, and that calligraphers have been among the most highly esteemed artists. "The first thing created by God was the pen," according to a Qur´anic dictum, and the practice of calligraphy constituted an expression of piety. Acquiring skill in beautiful writing was an exercise that expanded into another range of values: calligraphy could convey the ideas of a person, by putting them in writing, and also record his or her moral fiber for posterity. Calligraphy became a hallmark of high culture, a trace of its maker.

Turkic Festival: The Artists' Meeting Place

"Ebru, Hat, Tezhip." These words may not be that familiar to you or they just may conjure memories of the Lion King and phrases like "Hakuna matata." But for three artists like Mr. Osman Kanlioglu, Mr. Ozkhan Alagoz, and Mr. Mehmet Gursoy from Turkey, they capture the imagination of old world artistry mixed with an eastern traditional element. The Turkic Cultures and Children's Festival gave the gentlemen the opportunity of a life time - an unforgettable opportunity to share their skills with the throngs of people who curiously stopped by to gaze upon the formation of surreal artistry.
"It is unbelievable what he does," exclaimed Mr. Robert Hekimian of Austin TX as he looked on Mr. Alagoz's talent. "I wish I could do that too"
Houston Turkish Festival art, Turkish Festival in houston.(September 20,2007,HOUSTON,TEXAS)

Ayna : Turkish Rock in Downtown Houston

"I do not understand the words but the rhythm is amazing." said Carla Neil, a 17 year old high school student from Sugar Land TX, while dancing with her Turkish friends during the "Ayna" concert at Turkic Cultures and Children's Festival.
Turkish Rock/Pop band Ayna gave two concerts during the festival in Downtown- Houston in front of the City Hall. The famous band's singer Erhan Guleryuz was ecstatic over just how amazingly enthusiastic the crowd of Houstonians were during the concerts.
Houston Turkish Festival, Houston Turk Festival, Ayna houston Festival(September 20,2007,HOUSTON,TEXAS)

Hidden Heroes of Turkicfest : Volunteers

Over 7000 people participated in the Turkic Cultures and Children's Festival last weekend and enjoyed the great tastes, arts and music of the Turkic world as well as contributions of Turkic-Americans of Texas. This wonderful event would not be possible without the altruistic spirit and warm hearted work of over 200 volunteers from Houston, College Station, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and other cities in an around Texas. People of various professions, students, teachers, especially ladies have spent their several weekends and sometimes week day evenings to prepare for the event.(September 20,2007,HOUSTON,TEXAS)

Azerbaijanies actively participated in Turkic Cultures and Children's festival

The weekend of September 8 and 9, 2007 became memorable for Houston, America's fourth largest city and home to more than 4 million people for an outstanding festival of joint Turkic people. The multiparty celebration was made possible by the Turkish Raindrop Foundation, a non-profit organization established in Houston with a mission to build bridges between different cultures through educational and cultural exchange. As co-sponsors of the event, the Houston-Baku Sister Cities Association (HBSCA) actively participated in this festivity of Turkic Cultures and Children's festival representing Azerbaijan.

Houston’s City Hall hosted the first ever Turkic Festival in Texas

September 8-9, 2007, Houston’s City Hall hosted the first ever Turkic Festival in Texas with participation over 7,000 spectators. The event’s major sponsor was Raindrop Turkevi, a Turkish non-profit organization that promotes Turkic cultures and heritage throughout their several branches within Texas.
The Festival received a number of dignitaries, which included councilmen, Texas state representatives, and consul generals. Texas House of Representatives was represented by Representative Hon. Dr. Alma Allen who expressed her gratitude and excitement to be at a festival that featured many cultures forming the wonderful mosaic of Texas. City of Houston Mayor Bill White was represented by Councilman MJ Khan who appreciated the participation and the variety of the Turkic cultures which enrich the City of Houston.
(September 8-9, 2007,HOUSTON ,TEXAS)

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