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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

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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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