“I wouldn’t get to see, watch and taste this much all in one day, even if I visited Turkey. The festival was so educational, entertaining and delicious, for me, my husband, and my kids…”
An attendee of Turkic Fest 2009
Raindrop Turkish House and Houston-Istanbul sister city association have organized the annual Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival on November 7th and 8th at Hermann Square, in front of Houston City Hall, to celebrate the rich heritage of such Turkic sister nations as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Bosnia and Ahiskan Turks. Cherokee nation has also been part of this fabulous atmosphere. The Turkic Fest invited Greece and Pakistan as guest countries of this year which added lively color to the festival.
The third annual Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival took place at the city's Herman Square on Nov 7th and 8th,
2009, gave Houstonians/Texans a chance to experience a celebration of
lands thousands of miles away and offering a peek into the historically
rich Turkish, Balkan, Mediterranean and Central Asian cultures.
HOUSTONIANS! Don’t miss out on this annual cultural event. Fill your weekend with music, fun and food at TURKIC CULTURES & CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL.
Raindrop Turkish House
is holding its third annual Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival on November 7th and 8th at Hermann Square, in front of Houston’s City Hall (900 Smith St, Houston TX 77002 ) to celebrate the rich heritage of many different Turkic nations including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Raindrop Raindrop Turkish House promises an authentic weekend for the whole family members pleasing the eye, ear and tongues of all participants
Mark your calendar!
3rd Annual Turkic Cultures & Children’s Festival
November 7-8, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm
In downtown Houston: City Hall – Hermann Square
Admission is $5 only and free for kids under 7.
Tickets are available at the gate.
An authentic weekend for the whole family; pleasing the eye, ear and tounge. Breathtaking live performances of Turkic folk dances. World-renowned Ottoman Military Band. Exquisite samples of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines: kebabs, baklava, Turkish coffee and more.
“I wouldn’t get to see, watch and taste this much all in one day, even if I visited Turkey. The festival was so educational, entertaining and delicious, for me, my husband, and my kids…”
