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Istanbul’s Kariye Mosque: Former Church Opens For Visitors
The 6th-century Chora Church in Fatih, later converted into the "Atik Ali Pasha Mosque" or "Kariye Mosque" in 1511, witnessed a transformation from a museum back to a place of worship. The decision…
China’s Traditional Palace of Gaocheng Lanterns Revitalized
For over 500 years, Gaocheng District in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China, has been crafting lanterns, famously known as "Palace Lanterns." Legend has it that these lanterns earned their name due to their exquisite craftsmanship and…
Bulgaria Holds Traditional Masquarade Festival
The traditional masquarade festival of Bulgaria was held from last Friday to Sunday in the capital, Sofia. This year's organization attracted 105 masquerade groups from Bulgaria and 20 from other European countries such as Greece, Italy,…
Kastamonu Starts 3rd Version of Its Winter Festival
Kastomonu's third local winter festival has started on Gölcük and Fındıklı plateaus. Thousands of participants from all over Türkiye competed in various races and danced to local music. Various demonstrations, such as an off-road vehicle…
Turkish Coffee Draws Japanese to Shimokitazawa District
A coffee shop that introduces traditional Turkish coffee to the Japanese and was ranked as one of the top 5 coffee shops in Tokyo in 2021 attracts great attention. Opened in Tokyo by a Japanese lover of Turkey and became one of the most…
Annual Australia Day Celebrated
Numerous people celebrated Australia Day, which is celebrated annually on January 26 with ceremonies and rallies across the country.
Australia Day, also known as Invasion Day, commemorates the first landing on Australia on 1788 and the…
Türkiye’s Unique ‘Coffee Cup’ Museum Aims for Guinness World Record
Elazığ's exclusive 'Coffee Cup' Museum, the sole one in Türkiye, is gearing up to enter the Guinness World Records with its impressive collection of 5,000 artifacts. Founded by Ahmet Bulut, President of Elazığ Tourism, Culture,…
Sleigh Expeditions Start on Çıldır Lake
After the temperature dropped to 11 degrees below zero, the sleigh expeditions began on Çıldır Lake in Türkiye's Ardahan, the second largest lake in Eastern Anatolia. The sleigh expeditions attract numerous local and foreign tourists.
“You…
Third Ice and Snow Festival in China Starts
The third Ice and Snow Festival in Liaoyuan City in Chinese province of Jilin recently opened at Dongshan Sports Park, drawing crowds and excitement. With a theme of "Passionate Ice and Snow, Delighting Liaoyuan," the…
Polish Singer’s Turkish Folk Music Concerts Attract Music Lovers in Berlin
The concerts given by Polish-born Petra Nachtmanova, who lives in Berlin, the capital of Germany, and sings Turkish folk songs accompanied by bağlama, attract great attention.
Petra's intercultural hobby started after she saw people who…