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TURKICFEST Raindrop Turkish House is holding its second annual Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival on November 1st and 2nd at Herman Square, in front of Houston’s City Hall. We will be celebrating the rich heritage of many Turkic and sister nations including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Raindrop Turkish House promises an authentic Turkish weekend that is sure to please the eyes, ears and tongues of participants young and old. KIDS: Activities and treats include the Shadow Theater, clowns, storytelling, coloring, face painting and games as well as Turkish delight, special Turkish waffle treats, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy and much more. ADULTS: Enjoy live performances of Turkic folk dances, authentic Turkic and Sufi music, Turkish rock music and the Ottoman Military Band. Also on display will be traditional Ottoman and Rumi Tents, as well as artistic demonstrations of water marbling, calligraphy, illuminations and ceramic art. The experience of shopping for Turkic treasures such as hand-made ceramics and pottery, oriental rugs, throws, bags, decorative pillows, traditional jewelryhandicrafts is not to be missed. EVERYONE: Enjoy the flavors of rich Ottoman Turkish cuisine. Sample gourmet food, including kabobs, Doner (literally “turning roast”) sandwiches, stuffed grape leaves, various pastries, vegetable and meat dishes, desserts, baklava, Turkish delight, apricots, hazelnuts, and figs just to name a few. Excite your taste buds with some popular Turkish culinary delights, have a slice of our unique ice cream or simply sip a cup of tasty Turkish coffee.
Turkic Fest Awards and Recognition Certificates.
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