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  • Modern Türkiye celebrates 100 years

    One-hundred years ago on Oct. 29, 1923, Türkiye declared itself an independent republic, and in commemoration of Republic Day, ceremonies, parades and other events will take place throughout the country.

  • Ask Mehmet: Victory Day & Annual Military Promotions

    Victory Day is a Turkish national holiday that's celebrated on Aug. 30 each year. It's the day of the final victory between national Turkish forces over Greek invaders in 1922.The Ottoman Empire, which was in power for almost 600 years, was facing defeat during World War I. After the war, Turkey was

  • Ask Mehmet: The festival of sacrifice

    During this time of the year it’s not uncommon to see the streets of Incirlik Village and Adana filled with herds of sheep, dont get worried. It is a sign that the Moslem world is preparing to celebrate Eedu-l-Adha, or Feast (or Festival) of Sacrifice, which  falls on the tenth day of the last month

  • Ask Mehmet: What do you want to know about Turkey?

    Living in Turkey offers many unique experiences, but sometimes it is difficult to search out opportunities to learn, interact and immerse oneself within a new environment. That's where Mehmet Birbiri comes to the rescue. As the 39th Air Base Wing Host Nation Advisor, he has vast knowledge of the

  • Ask Mehmet: Do the Turks celebrate Christmas?

    You may have already noticed that shops throughout Turkey decorate their windows with pine trees, snow balls, red stockings, and statues and pictures of St. Nicholas. Turks, who are Moslem, may seem like they're observing Christmas like Christians; but, they aren't celebrating Christmas, they're

  • Ask Mehmet

    Like Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States and Canada, other countries have celebrations or observances of gratitude to God for the fall harvest. Some countries have designated Harvest Day celebrations, like England's Harvest Festival. There isn't a designated Harvest Day in Turkey.

  • Ask Mehmet - Symphony

    Mehmet, I heard there is a symphony in Adana. Is that true? If so, when does it perform and how can we go? What you have heard is true. Adana has a symphony orchestra called Cukurova State Symphony Orchestra. In fact, the orchestra was established in 1992 and has been performing since then, with

  • Ask Mehmet - Recent smoke and ashes on base

    Question:Where is all the smoke and ashes coming from that have been seen all over base during the last couple of weeks? At first, it seemed to be just in the evening. Today, however, I was outside at lunch and could see the smokey haze all over base. Also, the black ashes from whatever is being

  • Ask Mehmet: National Sovereignty and Children's Day

    Everybody loves children. Although they can be frustrating from time to time, they are our hope and our future, the flowers of human beings like the flowers blooming in April.Turkey emphasizes the love, hope and future of children by proclaiming a national holiday for them. As far as I know, Turkey