Three Portraits of Turkey
A Cultural Immersion Experience for the Community

In celebration of the 86th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey &the NEW PSU Center for Turkish Studies

Sponsored by The Turkish Cultural Foundation, In cooperation with World Affairs Councils of America, World Affairs Council of Oregon & The PSU Center for Turkish Studies

October 30, 6:00–9:00 PM — The Delight of Turkish Cooking, Culture and Community
PSU Native American Center, 710 Jackson St. @ Broadway, Portland, OR
$15 for WAC Members, PSU Students & Faculty, $20 for Non-Members. $5 for youth 12 & under.
Enjoy a traditional Turkish meal, a Turkish Folktale enactment, Folk Dance & Music, a display & sales of Turkish art & artifacts. Hear
from recent visitors to Turkey and meet members of the local Turkish community & PSU Turkish faculty and students. Register
online at http://www.worldoregon.org/.

November 4, 7:00–9:00 PM — A Vision of Turkey through Film and Discussion
PSU Smith Memorial Union, 1825 SW Broadway @ Harrison, Room 296/98, Portland, OR
$5 for World Affairs Council Members, PSU Students/Faculty, $10 for General Public
Enjoy coffee, tea and Turkish desserts while viewing the 2005 documentary, Crossing the Bridge — Sounds of Istanbul a
journey through the music scene and cultural life in modern Istanbul, Turkey. This wonderful film is an inspired portrait of Turkish
music — from arabesque to indie rock and rap. This will be topped off with a discussion led by Dr. Pelin Basci, PSU Professor of
Turkish Language and Culture. Register online at http://www.worldoregon.org/.

November 8, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM — The Arts and Crafts of Turkey Free Event
Ottoman Klasik, Turkish Coffee and Fine Imports, 5015 NE Fremont @ 50th, Portland, OR
Join us for an open house and enjoy presentations on Turkish artistry, decorating advice from a Street of Dreams consultant,
demonstrations on Turkish coffee making, a mini tutorial on signs and symbols in Turkish carpets, merchandise prize drawings
and a 35% discount throughout the day, all the while sampling Turkish coffee, meze and baklava treats!

More information available at www.ottomanklasik.com or (503) 282-2848.