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Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, IstanbulOverview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, IstanbulOverview / Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Turkish coffee differs, not in the choice of beans, but in its preparation from other coffees. Finely ground roasted beans and sugar (optional) are added to water, and boiled on low heat multiple times in a special pot called cezve. Served unfiltered, Turkish coffee bears earthy […]
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
C.I.P. Cultural Interactions Point Cihangir Mah. Soğanci Sk. No:3/3 Beyoğlu, IstanbulOverview / Introduction / Description The Mevlevi Sema Ritual was a synthesis of spiritual love attained by a combination of music and whirling, and was considered to be the basic requirement for spiritual devotion. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Whirling dervishes are members of the Mevlevi Order and followers of Rumi, a great Turkish poet and […]