Cultural Reflections of Nature
Saturday, October 17, Noon - 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 18, Noon - 6:00 pm
Photography exhibit in Harrison Gallery
All festivities are free at the Seattle Center House and Fisher Pavilion roof.
Seattle Center305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
An ancient Anatolian philosophy describes earth, air, water, and fire as the four basic elements of nature. This year at TurkFest, audiences will enjoy performances, exhibits, youth activities, arts & crafts, documentaries, workshops, and cuisine that explore the historical, social, and cultural connection between humanity and nature to demonstrate how the four elements of nature shape the daily lives of people in and around Turkey.
Festival participants will experience these elements in the forms of textiles and instruments made from the earth, fairy chimneys shaped by the air, Black Sea dances and paper marbling inspired by water, and delicious cuisine grilled on fire.
Festival Highlights:
- Anadolu Folk Dance Group presenting authentic Turkish folk dances
- Silk Road Dance Company from Washington, D.C. presenting dances of the Turkic peoples
- Vancouver Turkish Choir with Musiki Parea
- Group Bosphorus playing Turkish pop music
- Karagoz Hacivat shadow puppet show
- Turkish-American Children's Choir, Show and Play
- Paper-Marbling Workshop
- Cooking Demonstration
- Meze and Group Bosphorus playing Turkish music
- Photography, Textile, and Art Exhibits
- Bazaar with Turkish arts & crafts, books, CDs and jewelry
- Turkish Tea, Coffee and Food
Design by Devon Carroll