Cultural Visit from TAASNY to the Consulate General in Chicago
TAASNY President İbrahim Yazıcı and Vice President Bedirhan Sezer met with Consul General Tahir Bora Atatanır of Chicago to discuss projects to promote Turkish culture across the United States.
New York Turkish-American Arts Society (TAASNY) President İbrahim Yazıcı and Vice President Bedirhan Sezer visited the office of Turkey’s Consul General in Chicago, Tahir Bora Atatanır. In the meeting, they discussed promoting Turkish culture and arts to a broader audience in the United States and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.
Karagöz and Hacivat Take the Stage Across the United States
One of the highlights of the meeting was TAASNY’s nationwide Karagöz and Hacivat Cultural Tour. The importance of introducing traditional Turkish shadow theatre to Turkish children and families living in different states was assessed. The discussion also included an exchange of ideas about the community’s projects in culture and the arts.
Goal of Transmitting Cultural Heritage to Future Generations
In a statement following the visit, TAASNY representatives thanked Consul General Tahir Bora Atatanır for his warm hospitality, close interest, and support of cultural and artistic initiatives. The community said it would continue its efforts to keep Turkish culture alive and bring traditional arts to a wider audience in the United States.
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