If anyone in Chicago is reading this and has some free time this week, I implore you to go down to the Chicago Turkish Festival and give us a report. I just learned about it this morning, but I’ve been digging through the web site and it looks marvelous. Here’s what’s on offer this year:
Turkish Cuisine, Turkish beer, and Turkish Coffee
Authentic Turkish Music
Folk Dances
Whirling Dervishes
Traditional Fashion Show
Ottoman Military Band
Fine Arts & Crafts
Books & Souvenirs
Travel Information
Kids’ Activities
Panoramic views of Istanbul and Chicago side by side
Istanbul Photo Exhibit
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Exhibit
Film Screenings
and more…
Sounds great to me (the Turkish cuisine alone would be enough to get me to go). The festival starts tomorrow (30th May) and runs through until the 2nd June. It’s in its fifth year this year, so this is not just some fly-by-night operation. If you’re in the Chicago area and/or are planning on attending this, please leave a note in the comments and perhaps we can make a deal for you to share your experiences with everyone here. Link