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NEWS BRIEFS
* According to the daily Turkiye, Turkey's minister of state responsible
for economy Mr. Kemal Dervis, gave detailed information about Turkey's
current economic situation at the Council of Ministers meeting last week.
Mr. Dervis expressed his discontent over the comparisons made between
Turkey and Argentina's economic situations. He argued that
there were no similarities.
Emphasizing that the two countries were implementing two very different
economic programs, Mr. Dervis said the program being pursued in Turkey,
was more realistic than Argentina's.
Reminding that while the Argentinian government employees saw a decrease
in their salaries, the ones in Turkey received an increase of $15 a month.
Mr. Dervis said he was not concerned about civil disturbances.
He said after the International Monetary Fund Executive Council's
release of the third portion of the loan to be delivered to Turkey more
positive economic developments will occur.
Mr. Dervis took over his position in the Turkish cabinet after a severe
economic crisis hit the Turkish economy earlier in the year. He was
previously a World Bank executive.
Politicians with vested interests are not usually happy with the changes
he is making, and there are often open arguments with him, even from the
ranks of the ruling coalition.
Last week, there were also rumors about his removal from the cabinet.
* The daily Cumhuriyet reports that Turkey's permanent representative to
the U.N., delivering a speech at the 53rd meeting of the UN Human Rights
sub commission in Geneva, said Turkey is continuing with its determined
efforts to improve human rights and accelerate the democratization
process.
* Last agreements on the Shahdeniz Project through which the Azerbaijani
natural gas will be transported to Turkey are expected to be signed next
week, reports the daily Turkiye.
* Turkey's Banking Regulation and Supervision Board prepared a report on
the reforms in banking, wrote the daily Cumhuriyet.
According to the report the number of foreign partners in the banking
sector is expected to rise dramatically.
* Turkey's Minister of Tourism says that 6.6 million people visited Turkey
in the first 7 months of the year, spending $3 billion. The revenue is
expected to top $10 by the end of the year.
2.5 million of the visitors arrived directly at the Mediterranean resort
province of Antalya, reports Cumhuriyet.
* The Turkish News says that Hungary is contemplating purchasing fighter
planes from Turkey.
If the Hungarian decide on the F-16's Turkey is producing under US
license, the deal will involve 24 planes.
* Those of you who are eagerly waiting for the aliens' arrival on earth,
the fourth UFO museum in the world will be established soon in Istanbul,
Turkey!
ARTS AND CULTURE
Edited for the Turkish Radio Hour by Cuneyt Capanoglu
* Istanbul Municipality has allocated funds to restore some of Istanbul's
historical ruins. According to the Turkish Daily News, the Mayor of
Istanbul, Mr. Erol Cakir, launched the project.
* Turkish News reports that series of activities will be held in Istanbul
on September 2nd to mark the "Jewish Culture and European Day."
The annual event, which was first held in France's Alsace region in
1996, is now being organized in 21 European countries by the European
Jewish Communities Council.
Chief Rabbi's office in Turkiye issued a written statement indicating
that the activities and concerts are scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd
between 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. at Neve Shalom Culture Center, Ashkenaz
and Italian synagogues, and 50th year Turkish Jewish Museum.
* Turkish News reports that Turkish and Greek artists held the so-called
"The Great Concert" to help strengthen the relations between Turkiye and
Greece.
The concert was held at the ancient Ephesus Amphitheatre on August 3rd
with about 270 participating musicians representing the Bilkent Symphony
Orchestra, Thessaloniki Harmony Choir and the Sayar Nova Choir.
* The Ministry of Culture Amateur Youth Folk Dances and Folk Music Group
will travel to Greece to attend Cultural August and Secek Festivals.
Speaking about the activities of the group, Turkish Minister of
Culture, Istemihan Talay, said that festivals were great opportunities to
improve bilateral relations and to meet new people.
"Our aim is to introduce our culture to the Greeks, to provide
psychological support to Turks living in Greece and to reinforce
friendship between our two countries."
SPORTS
Edited for the Turkish Radio Hour by Mark Nowak
2001-2002 UEFA Champions League
QUALIFICATION ROUND 2 - Galatasaray 2-0 4-1 KS Vllaznia Shkodėr (Albania)
Galatasaray easily reached European Champions League third qualifying
round by beating Albania's Vllaznia 4-1 in the second qualifying round
second leg away (6-1 on aggregate). They will take on Bulgaria's PFC
Levski Sofia in next round.
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*** Empire of the Sultans: Ottoman Art from the Khalili Collection
Asian Art Museum
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
EXHIBITION:
Empire of the Sultans: Ottoman Art from the Khalili Collection
August 1 through October 7
Featuring more than 200 objects spanning six centuries of Ottoman
rule, this exhibition explores the originality and resilience of
Ottoman artistic expression in religious, military, and administrative
and daily life.
The objects, on view for the first time in the US, are on loan from
the Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, London, one of the largest and
most important of its kind.
Following are programs for August and September in conjunction with
the exhibition.
August
Classical Turkish Music by Necati Celik (oud) and Halil Karaduman
(kanun)
Saturday, August 18, 2:00 PM, Trustees' Auditorium
$5.00 Members, $12.00 Non-members
Visiting virtuoso musicians Necati Ēelik and Halil Karaduman are
featured in an afternoon of Turkish classical and devotional music.
Topkapi Ruyasi (Dreams of the Topkapi)
Sunday, August 26, 2:00 PM, Trustees' Auditorium
Free with museum admission
Ballet Afsaneh, directed by Sharlyn Sawyer will present traditional
dance, Music, and poetry reflecting the diverse cultural influences on
the art of the Ottoman period.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION/PERFORMANCE
During August, artists practicing different traditions within the
Turkish Islamic traditions will demonstrate their techniques at the
museum.
Come and experience the range and variety of Turkish Islamic artistic
expression.
Adrian Gruhn Court
All demonstrations are free with museum admission.
Admission is free to the public on the first Wednesday of each month.
Ottoman Classical Devotional and Meditation Music
Hank Levin (Ney) and Norma Novy (Bendir)
Sundays, August 12, (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Saturday, August 11, (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm )
Hank Levin and Norma Novy's performance includes hymns from the
Mevlevi and Bektashi traditions, excerpts from the
Mevlevi Sema ritual, classical and folkloric pieces and
improvisations.
The Magical Art of Mehindi (Henna Body Painting)
Saturday, August 25, (noon to 3:00 pm) by Ravie Kattuara
Sunday, August 26, (noon to 3:00 pm), by Ravie Kattuara
Artists will demonstrate the traditional art of Mehindi or Henna body
painting as a form of adornment.
The audience is invited to try this magical art and express
themselves with their own creative designs.
Islamic Manuscript Illumination and Traditional Decorative Arts
Saturdays, August 11, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sundays, August 12, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Rosy White demonstrates the classical decorative art of Islamic
manuscript illumination, using both traditional and contemporary tools
and materials.
The Art of Ebrū (Turkish Paper Marbling)
Battle (Stone) Marbling and Cicekli Ebrū
Saturdays, August 11, (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm )
Sundays, August 12, (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm )
Maureen Hoffman Garrett will be demonstrating the art of Battal
(stone) marbling, and Ēiēekli Ebrū (flowers).
Hereke Silk Carpet Weaving
Saturday, August 25, (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Sunday, August 26, (12:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Master weaver Gulizar Karakus Baggson will demonstrate the rare art of
weaving Hereke silk carpets on a 2' x 4' Turkish hand-made loom, and
using traditional weaving tools of Turkish manufacture.
LECTURE/PERFORMANCE
Classical Turkish Instrumental Music by Mimi Spencer and Jazayer
Ensemble
Saturday, August 25, 2:00 PM, Trustees' Auditorium
Free with museum admission
Jazayer Ensemble will present a lecture/performance of classical
Turkish instrumental music, demonstrating its 54-tone
scale, and introducing some of the traditional instruments:
Oud, kanun, bendir, and daff. They will perform selections from
both old and new repertoires.
ART AFTER HOURS: A TURKISH ODYSSEY
Thursday, August 9, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
$10 members; $15 non-members, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash
bar.
RSVP for priority entry: rs...@asianart.org
Learn to belly dance with the Aywah Dance Company,
adorn your body with Islamic henna painting, and groove to the
sultry sounds of West Asian music, while indulging in Turkish
delicacies.
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
Lecture:
Latif Bolat: Musical and Visual Illustrations of Turkey
Saturday, September 22, 11:00 AM, Trustees' Auditorium
Free with museum admission.
Latif Bolat will introduce audience members to rich traditions of
Turkey through musical and visual illustrations.
Performance
Traditional Turkish Folk and Sufi Music by Latif Bolat
Saturday, September 22, 2:00 PM, Trustees' Auditorium
$5.00 Members, $12.00 Non-members
Latif Bolat performs traditional Turkish music with an emphasis on the
folk traditions, accompanying himself on the baglama (long-necked
flute).
ARTIST LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION
Islamic Calligraphy by Mohamed Zakariya
September 16, 2:00 PM, Trustees' Auditorium
Free with museum admission.
Islamic calligrapher and artist Mohamed Zakariya will give a thumbnail
sketch of the historical context, development,
tools, and techniques of Islamic calligraphy.
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