Ramadan Tent 2011

Please come and enjoy a great feast with us on the nights of August 12th -18th beginning at 8 pm in Turkish Cultural Center of Rochester.

Our aim is to provide a better understanding of the Turkish culture, and help participants explore the 14-centuries-old tradition of Iftar, a dinner breaking the fast of Ramadan. Because Ramadan is a time to spend with friends and family, the fast will be broken by coming together to share an evening meal. As a Turkish community we would like to have the people around us to experience this unique feeling and have a dinner with us in a friendly and peaceful atmosphere. Gathering around a table together in a dialogue environment is very useful for starting and establishing good relations among the different communities and beliefs. Learning from each other we can build bridges of mutual trust and understanding. It is with this intention that these Ramadan dinners are being held.

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The Art of Patience

One of the most unique and beautiful forms of art is Ebru, or water marbling. Ebru is formed by drawing designs with dye on top of water, and then carefully placing paper on the surface of the water in order to absorb the dye.

BBQ with Friends of Türkiye

The Turkish Cultural Center of Rochester (TCCR) had the honor to organize a barbeque picnic for the friends of Türkiye and TCCR. The event took place on May 17, at the premises of TCCR. Our guests ranged from college students to community leaders, such as Brighton Town Supervisor Sandra Frankel. We were able to overcome the weather obstacle as apparently people were willing to attend the event regardless.

NY State Senator Joseph Robach visited TCCR

New York State Senator Joseph Robach paid a visit to the Turkish Cultural Center of Rochester (TCCR) on Friday January 28. It was the fist time Senator Robach visited the new building of TCCR. He was welcomed by the President of TCCR Ahmet Celenli, the Director of the cultural center Fuat Mese and many other members.

Çanakkale Şehitleri Rochester’da Anildi

TCC Rochester tarafından düzenlenen ve Eğitimci yazar Vehbi Vakkasoğlu nun konuşmacı olarak katıldığı Bir destandır Çanakkale isimli programa Rochester da yaşayan Türkler ypğun ilgi gösterdi.

Turkish Day at the Rochester City Hall

This year the Turkish Cultural Center (TCCR) organized the third Turkish Day at the Rochester City Hall. Besides the Turkish food and arts crafts exhibition, this years’ spotlight was the folkloric dance performed by the students of Rochester Academy Charter School. The American students surprised everyone with their colorful and professional performance. The same day TCCR was presented a proclamation by the City of Rochester, recognizing the work of the cultural center in promoting the Turkish Culture and bringing closer the Turkish-American and American communities in Rochester.

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