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Pera Fest represents multiculturalism

The Pera Fest, which beings on December 6th in Istanbul, is a celebration of multiculturalism and brotherhood that will showcase talent from across the globe.Musical performers from Italy, Chile, France, India, Russia, Spain and Greece will all feature over the 15 days of the event, reports the Turkish Daily News.Also included in the line-up are 30 plays, movies, dance and discussions, including a talk on the people and culture of Rome.This is the sixth annual Pera Fest to be held in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul.In 2005 the theme of the festival was the immigrant Turkish families now...

30-11-2007 - read more...

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Danish ambassador tells of honeymoon love affair

Denmark's ambassador to Turkey has revealed how he first fell in love with the Meditarranean country while honeymooning there with his wife.Jespe Vahr told Today's Zaman that he was struck by the welcoming nature of the Turkish people and kept a diary of the wonderful times he had had in the country.He travelled along the coast of Turkey, with visits to Turkey and Istanbul, where he now work.Speaking to Today's Zaman, Mr Vahr said of Turkey's capital city: "Certainly there had been major development, but in terms of people, their welcoming approach did not change."You would meet...

30-11-2007 - read more...

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Brits are leaving UK for hotter climates

Brits are leaving the UK in their numbers for hotter countries such as Turkey, with many attracted by the more relaxed way of life, a recent newspaper report has highlighted.The Yorkshire Post has featured a profile of Natalie Ozkesen, now a 36-year-old, who had grown tired of the every-day rat race in England and decided to move to Turkey when, like may others before her, she had an enjoyable holiday in the country.She told the publication: "I just fell in love with the place. The scenery was stunning, the people were really friendly and it just had this ambience. I turned round to my...

20-11-2007 - read more...

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