Turkish Fest: a festival about Turkey in London's Bernie Spain Gardens

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Turkish Festival on London's South Bank

The Turkish Fest is an annual celebration of Turkish culture which takes place on the South Bank in London.

In 2011 it will be from 12 noon - 9pm on Saturday 23 July, and 12 noon - 7pm on Sunday 24 July.
Address: Potters Fields Park, The Queens Walk, London SE1 2AA (map; nearest Tube: London Bridge)

The pictures below were taken during the Turkish Fest on Saturday 14th / Sunday 15th July 2007. In that year the festival was held in the Bernie Spain Gardens.

Turkey comes to London's South Bank

The crew welcome visitors

STALLS

These stallholders sell ...

... typical Turkish food

Do you fancy some Turkish Delight ... ?

... or perhaps a kebab?

Turkish goods for sale

An artist displays his works

MUSIC & DANCE

There are a variety of performances of music and dance on the stage. Some of the artists are based in London, while others have travelled from Turkey.

Istanbul State Folk Music Group

Belly dancing

CLOSING CELEBRATIONS

The chief organiser

The performers and crew celebrate at the close of the festival

The crowd applaud ...

... and wave their flags

FURTHER INFORMATION

- Turkish Fest London website: http://www.turkishfestlondon.com
- Turkey Tourism & Culture Office: http://www.gototurkey.co.uk

	Turkish Cooking Author: Tess Mallos Publisher: Apple Press Date: October 2005		Teach Yourself Beginner's Turkish (language study) Author: Asuman Celen Pollard Publisher: Teach Yourself Books Date: November 2003
	Turkey (Lonely Planet Guides) (guidebook) Author: Verity Campbell Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Date: April 2007		Turkey (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (guidebook) Editor: Kate Poole Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd Date: December 2005

LINKS

Useful links for Turks in the UK: Links/Turkey
Monthly guide to events in the UK: Ideas/Events
Photos from other UK festivals: Ideas/Album

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