FESTIVAL OPENING

Celebrating the 99th anniversary of the founding of Republic of Turkey and opening of the 27^th Boston Turkish Arts and Culture Festival.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022

Photography Exhibition

BLACK & WHITES OF ANATOLIA

by Atilla Özkefeli

On View Online: NOVEMBER 4, 2022 - MARCH 30, 2023

Atilla Özkefeli identifies himself as an amateur, but a passionate photographer mostly focused on portraits and stories of people. He enjoys being a street photographer. Most of his work are in black and white although he also has some color photos. Atilla has previously exhibited in various joint exhibitions in Turkey in addition to his solo and joint exhibitions and art shows in US.

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BOSTON TURKISH FESTIVAL'S 17th ANNUAL DOCUMENTARY AND SHORT FILM COMPETITION

NOVEMBER 11 - 23, 2022

Enjoy this rare opportunity to view films of the competition, the first of its kind organized in North America. Celebrating its 17th year, the competition has already transformed to a great tradition where film enthusiasts are able to explore works of the emerging filmmakers first hand.

November 11-23, 2022

COMPETITION RESULTS ANNOUNCED

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FLAVORS OF ANATOLIA

with Chef Ana Sortun

Experience an evening of exquisite Turkish cuisine accompanied by the distinctive wines of Anatolia’s Kavaklidere Winery.

James Beard award winning Chef Ana Sortun, owner of Oleana restaurant and co-owner of Sofra Bakery & Café, and Sarma restaurant will share flavorful and enticing Turkish dishes that provide a culinary backdrop to the region.

Joining Chef Sortun, Pastry Chef De Cuisine, Feyza Bayrakcioglu Ozden of Sofra Bakery & Café will be providing the dessert for the evening.

One of BTF's signature events, Flavors of Anatolia is celebrating its 17th year, which had its inaugural event with chef Ana Sortun in 2006.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 | 6:00 pm

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COLORS OF ANATOLA LECTURE SERIES

with Şerif Yenen

In this lecture series see Ephesus and Istanbul with Şerif Yenen, prominent travel specialist, writer, tourist guide, and travel filmmaker.

EXPLORING EPHESUS

Guidebook author and tour guide Serif Yenen highlights the rich history and archaeological wonders of this ancient city.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 | 3:30 pm

Goethe-Institut
170 Beacon Street, Boston

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COLORS OF ANATOLA LECTURE SERIES

with Şerif Yenen

In this lecture series see Istanbul with Şerif Yenen, prominent travel specialist, writer, tourist guide, and travel filmmaker.

ISTANBUL: A CITY OF MYSTERY AND WONDERS

Istanbul is a city of mystery, a city of wonders, whose history is unlike any other. Istanbul—once known as Byzantium, then renamed Constantinople — served as the capital of three empires. Today, its architectural treasures are enduring legacies of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule. Once a major stop along the Silk Road, Istanbul’s historic center is now a UNESCO Heritage site. Its past continues to offer up new discoveries and evidence of the lives of long-ago city dwellers. There are also reminders around every corner of the city’s place in world history, from Hagia Sophia to Topkapi Palace, from the Chora Monastery to the underground ruins of the Byzantine Great Palace. In this presentation, guidebook author and tour guide Serif Yenen focuses on both Istanbul’s highlights and off-the-beaten places.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 | 5:30 pm

Goethe-Institut
170 Beacon Street, Boston

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CONTEMPORARY VOICES IN POETRY

Readings by Fırat Demir

Contemporary Voices in Poetry Series of the BTF led by Efe Murat Balıkçıoğlu is hosting poet Fırat Demir. Demir will read from his upcoming collection and selected works.

Special thanks to Adnan A. Onart for his guidance and support.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 | 4:00 pm

Goethe-Institut
170 Beacon Street, Boston

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This program is supported in part by grant from the Boston Cultural Council administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture​.