Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

The Karagoz puppets find Mehtap…in Tulum, Mexico

Posted on October 11, 2012 by lizcameron

Although they had dreamed of a visit to Marmaris to warm their nascent puppet bones, the Karagoz shadow puppet troupe decided that Miami was ok, once they landed there. For one thing, it was warm, and their bones felt better. … Continue reading →

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Newsflash from Saf and Dobra: More (in English) on Diyarbakir’s Recep Güven

Posted on October 9, 2012 by lizcameron

Saf and Dobra managed to force their way into my office here at the University just now.  It is a tough wooden door made to withstand the knocks of the wayward student who dares to tap when it is not … Continue reading →

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The puppets dream of Marmaris – but land in Miami, and beyond!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by lizcameron

A week or so ago, after my 14 hour work day, the puppets longed for sleep. On the way home in the car, they even began to fight for space on my head, where they like to hang upside-down like … Continue reading →

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