Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

Zenne asks, when is it time to go?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by lizcameron

Zenne, who we all know as a nervous Nellie puppet from the Karagöz puppet troupe, tapped on my shoulder today, saying, “when is it time to go back to Türkiye?” I suppose she must be homesick, being here in the … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with the Karagöz puppets after 7 years

Posted on July 10, 2023 by lizcameron

When I last left you, in 2016, the Karagöz puppets were all abuzz about last names. Specifically, they were chattering about how women cannot easily choose their last names in Türkiye and how this is different in the United States. … Continue reading →

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A debate about surnames ensues among the female Karagöz puppets

Posted on June 17, 2016 by lizcameron

Recently, the Karagöz puppets have been reading the Hurriyet Daily News, which some of you may know to be one of the English language newspapers in Turkey. Why, you may ask, are they reading in English when they can full … Continue reading →