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North Macedonians pray for Eid-al-Adha
North Macedonians greeted Eid-al-Adha with joy. In the Mustafa Pasha Mosque in the capital, Skopje, hundreds of Muslims flocked to mosques and performed the Eid prayer. Hymns were sung in Turkish, Albanian, and Bosnian.
Jordan’s Vibrant Souk Jara Unveils 17th Season
Souk Jara, a popular summer flea market in Jordan, has opened its 17th season to the public. Located on Rainbow Street in Amman, this vibrant market offers a wide selection of unique handmade items created by local artists. Souk Jara is…
China holds Dragon Boat Race, a century-long tradition
On Thursday, a dragon boat race took place in Longmengang Town, Qinzhou City, located in the southern region of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China. This event was held in celebration of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival,…
Bangladesh’s Hindu Community Celebrates Rath Yatra in Dhaka
The Hindu community in Bangladesh gathered in Dhaka to celebrate Rath Yatra, the Chariot Festival. Clad in traditional attire, devotees pulled ornate chariots from Swamibagh Temple to Dhakeshwari National Temple. The event showcased unity…
croatia celebrates chinese dragon boat festival
On Saturday, a dragon boat race was held on Jarun Lake in Zagreb, Croatia, as part of festivities organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb to celebrate the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. The event drew a…
famous turkish breakfast introduced in beijing, china
Traditional Turkish breakfast was introduced at the event held on the occasion of "World Breakfast Day" at the Turkish Embassy in Beijing. Within the event, Chinese and Turkish press members and social media influencers had the opportunity…
ancient chinese paintings exhibited in Singapore
Reflections on the Golden Age, an exhibition containing high-precision reproductions of paintings from China's Song Dynasty, were opened at the China Cultural Center in Singapore on Sunday. A comprehensive collection that…
Berlin Culture Festival brings various cultures together
The Berlin Culture Festival, which has been held every year since 1996 in Berlin, Germany, started with street festivals after a 3-year break due to the pandemic. During the four-day festival, groups from different nationalities and…
Turkish Cuisine Week debuts in Taiwan
Today, the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei, Taiwan's capital, organized an event as part of the "Turkish Cuisine Week" initiative, which is being held nationwide and internationally from May 21 to 27. The event welcomed local agencies and…
turkish copper carver resists technology since his childhood
Hasan Özkan, one of the few copper masters in Mardin, Turkey, has been pursuing his profession of copper carving with his own hands since he was 10 years old, resisting technology and factories. Devoting almost his entire 65-year life to…