Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Going “G-Free:” The Karagöz puppets freak at the idea of gluten-free bread

Posted on June 30, 2013 by lizcameron

It is an understatement to say that I have always loved bread. The one thing I can remember most about growing up, especially in my maternal grandparents house, was that bread and butter were to be served at every meal…not … Continue reading →

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“Anneler Burada!” Hell hath no fury like a (Turkish) mother during #OccupyGezi

Posted on June 20, 2013 by lizcameron

So, it’s been a few days since we’ve seen major outbreaks of police brutality in major Turkish cities – although the action is still hot and some of the smaller cities, Mersin & Eskişehir, for example.  Karagoz, as usual, steps … Continue reading →

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#Duranadam ve #Durankadın: The Karagöz puppets stand in silent protest

Posted on June 18, 2013 by lizcameron

Last night at approximately 8 PM Istanbul time, a single man began standing, silently, knapsack at his side in Taksim Square. He stood this way, as I understand it without speaking, for a number of hours. Soon, people understood that … Continue reading →

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