 Henna night is a special
gathering for the bride and her family and friends. It is thrown a night before
the wedding for ladies only.
In Turkish culture generally the
henna dying stands for dedication and devotion. It is performed in three
occasions; one is for our sheep to sacrifice it to God, one is for our son just
before sending him to the military
service to sacrifice him for our country just in case, and the last one is for
our daughter just before her wedding to resemble her devotion to her new family.
(April 15, 2007, Little Rock, AR)
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International 23rd April Children's Festival |
 April 23 is an important date in Turkey. It is
the Children's festival, the first celebration of which was held on
April 23, 1920, when the Turkish Parliament was founded. It was
organized so as to improve the feelings of fraternity, love and
friendship among children from different countries and also to
contribute to a world where they will live in peace. (April 23, 2007, Little Rock, AR)
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Dallas Raindrop Turkevi hosted GamTex |
 Raindrop Turkevi has hosted newly founded Texas Gambian Community
foundation GamTex in its Dallas office. Purpose of meeting was to
discuss the bylaws and the constitution of the GamTex Foundation.
GamTex members have thanked Raindrop Turkevi for hosting them in such
an important issue. Director of Dallas Raindrop Turkevi Dr. Edib
Ercetin has invited GamTex administration to a dinner to discuss
difficulties of establishing and managing a foundation. (April, 22, 2007. DALLAS,TEXAS)
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Children's Day and Spring Picnic |
 Dallas Raindrop Turkevi has organized children's day for kids and a
spring picnic for their families. It was a partly cloudy day.
Therefore, temperature was at the best degree. Raindrop Turkevi has
rented jumping castles for kids so they can enjoy playing and
jumping in the fresh air with their families. While kids were playing,
members of Raindrop Turkevi was busy to make barbeques ready before
noon.They were very successful and made delicious barbeques possible
before the deadline. (April, 22, 2007, DALLAS,TEXAS)
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it is known Raindrop Turkevi and sister organization Institute of
Interfaith Dialog, IID, organizes a trip Turkey twice a year. Next trip
will be in May, 2007. Therefore, Raindrop Turkevi has organized a lunch
to give detailed information about trip. Guests enjoyed Turkish cuisine
and Turkish tea while they were chatting with people who were in Turkey
trip before. (April, 28, 2007, DALLAS,TEXAS)
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Whirling Dervishes are Back! |
 Turkey's Whirling Dervishes (of Rumi) are bringing one of the world's
most beautiful ceremonies to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
On Saturday , April 21st at 7 PM, Houston will be treated to an
incredible performance featuring beautiful costumes, heart-stimulating
live music and the amazing sight of the Dervish whirling about the
stage.
Zilkha Hall | The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby Street, Ste. 300
Houston, TX 77002 Click here to see map
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The situation of the Armenians: By one who was among them |
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 By Hj Pravitz, Nya Dagligt
Allehanda, 23 April, 1917
Hj Pravitz takes a deeper look at
the statements that had previously been made by Mrs. Marika Stjernstedt, in Nya
Dagligt Allehanda, a Swedish Newspaper published in the period 1859-1944.
"...Recently returned home
from abroad I have right now - i.e. somewhat late - had the opportunity to look
at two Swedish booklets on the Armenian issue.
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A book signing with Dr. Jill Carroll |
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 Boniuk Center at Rice University is pleased to present
A book signing with Dr. Jill Carroll
The Author of the New Book
A Dialogue of Civilizations: Gulen's Islamic Ideals and Humanistic Discourse
Tuesday April 24, 2007, 11:30 AM @ Humanities Courtyard
(April 24, 2007, HOUSTON)
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Istanbul Armenian Patriarch Mesrob Mutafyan II has visited Raindrop Turkevi |
 Raindrop Turkevi hosted Patriarch of Istanbul His Holiness Mesrob
Mutafyan II and delegation of scholars. Raindrop Turkevi has served
delicious dinner. After the dinner scholars commented about the
conference, and thanked Raindrop Turkevi for organizing a conference to
promote dialogue between two, Armenian and Turkish nations. (April, 14, 2007, Dallas)
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Reception of International Conference On Turkish-Armenian Dialog |
 Armenian and Turkish relationship has been a controversial issue not
for two nations but also for international, especially, European
affairs. Central theme of the discussion has been the disagreement in
the perceptions of the history, particularly on the events that
occurred during the declining years of the Ottoman Empire. Therefore,
Raindrop Turkevi organized a conference on this issue. Tornado started
same time with reception so starting time postponed half an hour.
Pictures are from the reception of the conference at Double Tree Hotel,
Dallas. (April, 13, 2007, Dallas)
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International Day at Richland College |
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 Raindrop Turkevi, Dallas and Turkish Student Association of Richland
Community College represented Turkey in International Day. They have
organized a folk dance show which which was admired by students and
applauded for a long time during and after the folklore dance. Please
see pictures which will discribe much better than words. (April, 11, 2007 Dallas)
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Condolence for the victims of Virginia Polytechnic Institute |
 We are saddened by yesterday's tragic incidents at Virginia Polytechnic Institute that have left 33 people dead and many wounded. It is heartbreaking to have seen what happened to those innocent students whose only reason to be in that classroom was to learn. Our hearts 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.
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