Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

On post 9/11 travel

Posted on April 12, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was whirling back through time and space  pondering the presence of angels – or melekler – in the middle of the Haghia Sofya in Istanbul. Today, I wished for those melekler to make their … Continue reading →

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Of melekler and angels in the Haghia Sofya and beyond

Posted on April 6, 2012 by lizcameron

Last summer, M. and I stood with our niece in the Haghia Sofya in Istanbul, marveling at all of the art on the walls. Slipping her tiny hand into mine quietly, our niece said “I didn’t know there were angels … Continue reading →

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The Karagöz puppets debate the use of second-hand clothes (Sener Sezer)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by lizcameron

Today I had the good fortune of catching up with an old colleague of mine – an ardent community activist who just so happens to have a passion for fashion (Safiye Rakkase the vainglorious dancing lady puppet perks her ears … Continue reading →

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