Author Archives: lizcameron

The Karagoz Oyunlari hit the Truro Agricultural Fair

Posted on September 15, 2012 by lizcameron

Sleeping with my faced smushed into the pillow as usual, I smelled the wafts of Çaykur yellow label tea before hearing the beginnings of the little chorus of dancing ladies’ morning chant. That chant, you see, is designed to slowly … Continue reading →

Posted in Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Cape Cod, food, Grateful-Dead, Karagöz, peppers, Provincetown Massachusetts, Truro | 3 Comments

Modern interpretations of the Karagöz Oyunları

Posted on September 14, 2012 by lizcameron

Source: google.com via Liz on Pinterest While the Karagöz puppets in my head are very much here in modern times, they did originate in the 1300s, in the Ottoman court. My puppets, however, really live between two worlds – through … Continue reading →

Posted in Introducing the Karagöz puppets | Tagged iphone, Karagöz and Hacivat, Puppet, Puppetry, Toys and Games | 2 Comments

Kenne recommends the nar (pomegranate) cure for our middle-aged tummies

Posted on September 13, 2012 by lizcameron

Source: crystalized-bliss.tumblr.com via Liz on Pinterest I awoke today to Kenne’s cluck-clucking “tisk-tisk.” There she was, on the bedpost, observing us in our sleep. If you don’t know who Kenne is, she will be shocked, as she is the self-imposed … Continue reading →