Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

The Karagöz puppets reflect on the culture shock of seclusion

Posted on October 12, 2012 by lizcameron

; We awoke in Tulum, Mexico, after our long trip and long stop at La Carretta in Miami, for too much delicious Cuban food. And soon enough, there we were, in the hotel, bellies full of good Mexican breakfast, and … Continue reading →

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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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