Widely considered a pioneering feminist video artist, Nil Yalter seeks to question the male gaze and give a platform to socially marginalised groups through her work.Yalter was recently awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the Venice Biennale and her work continues to resonate f...
West London Turkish Festival is one of the UK’s largest Turkish festivals, attracting a 10,000 strong crowd from diverse ethnic backgrounds, who are all keen to experience authentic Turkish culture and hospitality.Organised by the West London Turkish Volunteers, a UK charity based in southwest Londo...
The popularity of cycling continues to grow across London, with over 1.2 million rides made every single day, according to Transport for London. However, for some, taking to the capital’s roads can be a daunting prospect.On the last Sunday of April, Cycling Champion Gönül Ekmekçi Tekin and friends a...
Earlier this year, the Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association of England (TWPA) launched a patchwork bedspread project. The TWPA ladies intend to auction their handiwork to raise money to support those in the care of children’s charity SOS Children’s Village in North Cyprus.TWPA say that “Patchwo...
The Yunus Emre Institute London is taking their educational project ‘Karagöz & Hacivat’ to south London to Mountview in Peckham later this month. The project allows students from diverse backgrounds the chance to learn about this traditional form of Turkish culture, while being entertained at th...
In collaboration with Cyprus Islamic Association, the Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) will be hosting a Iftar (post-fast) dinner during this year’s holy month of Ramazan. The dinner will be held at the TCCA on Green Lanes in Harringay, North London.This iftar event is in line with the T...
The annual Turkish Community Art Exhibition is back for its sixth year and is now open for viewing at the Yunus Emre Institute in London.The multi-disciplinary exhibition, which features a variety of art works including paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures, was opened for public on 5 Marc...
Dozens of British Turkish and Turkish Cypriot women attended a special lunch at the Grand Palace Heather Suite in Wood Green on Friday, organised by the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) to celebrate International Women's Day and Mother’s Day.Among the notable guests for the double ce...
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish Supplementary School is hosting a special Turkish Cultural Event in conjunction with the Yunus Emre Institute London this Saturday, 2 March.Akin to a mini indoor festival, the three hour event will encompass traditional folk music and dancing, storytelling based on the...
Formed in 2018 by Eda Ayyildiz, Ceyhun Sesiguzel and Emre Gurler, the BTCP is on a mission “to improve and expand the social and professional lives of British Turkish Cypriot professionals in the UK.”The BTCP team have already hosted multiple events that have the perfect mix of socialising with busi...
