A group of Turkish children perform a traditional dance for the crowd at the Turkish Children’s Festival April 23, 2009 at Arkadas Park at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The day was celebrated with traditional folk dances, a Tae Kwon Do show, races and local Turkish food. More than 200 people were in attendance to the festival, a mix of American and Turkish families from the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amber Russell)
A young Turkish Tae Kwon Do instructor stands by as beginning students perform moves against the other during a demonstration at the Turkish Children’s Festival at Arkadas Park at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The day was celebrated with traditional folk dances, the Tae Kwon Do show, races and local Turkish food. More than 200 people were in attendance to the festival, a mix of American and Turkish families from the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amber Russell)
A clown dressed with the Turkish flag, hands out balloons and miniature flags to local Turkish children at the Turkish Children’s Festival April 23, 2009 at Arkadas Park at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The celebration is a day hosted annually for the children of Turkey, showcasing traditional dances led by the children and many cultural aspects to share with the community of Incirlik. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)
Jay, son of Tech Sgt. Justin Long, 39th Security Forces Squadron, and wife Natalie Long, observes the large crowd while having a snack at the Turkish Children’s Festival April 23, 2009 at Arkadas Park at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The celebration is a day hosted annually for the children of Turkey, showcasing traditional dances led by the children and many cultural aspects to share with the community of Incirlik. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Amber Russell)