Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

The Karagöz puppets have a psychotic experience in Bursa

Posted on January 30, 2015 by lizcameron

Recently, I went to visit the puppets while they were on sabbatical in Turkey. We met up in Istanbul and took in some sightseeing in Safranbolu before heading to their point of origin – Bursa. As you may know, Karagöz … Continue reading →

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The will o’ the wisp and the Ottoman seal make a comeback in Turkey

Posted on January 27, 2015 by lizcameron

The puppets are all snowed in thanks to Blizzard Juno…and in order to stave off cabin fever, Karagöz led the charge to find some good reading in our vintage book collection.  Hacivad Bey, our resident history buff, came across my … Continue reading →

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A fındık (hazelnut) fiesta in Güneşliköyü

Posted on January 20, 2015 by lizcameron

Recently, the puppets joined me on a trip with the Archers of Okçular. Clinging onto the backseat, the puppets didn’t complain as we wound our way through the mountains of the northeastern Black Sea region near the Georgian border. M’Lady was … Continue reading →

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