Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

Dreaming of deniz börülcesi

Posted on January 15, 2015 by lizcameron

Lately, the puppets have been complaining about the polar vortex that has descended upon us. The little chorus of dancing ladies have had to cover up their skimpy clothes with fat parkas, and they are none too happy at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Turkish destinations, Turkish Food!, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Aegean, Aegean food, Bozcaada, Deniz börülcesi, Ege deniz, ocean, sea beans, seafood, Türkiye | 4 Comments

An unexpected interfaith moment in the Muratlı mosque

Posted on January 10, 2015 by lizcameron

Muratlı Village is hardly the place you would expect to find cosmopolitan and open armed views about the intermingling of religions and global peace. And we could use a bit of an interfaith moment these days, what with the pain … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, On Islam and Muslims, Puppets on the move around the world, Turkish Controversies, Turkish destinations, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Black Sea, cami, Christianity, faith, Georgia, Imam, interfaith, interfaith relations, islam, Judaism, Karadeniz, Mosque, peace, religion, Türkiye, Turkey, understanding | 7 Comments

“Nous sommes Charlie Hebdo:” The Karagöz Puppets are Vintage Satirists

Posted on January 9, 2015 by lizcameron

In the haze of the morning, I awoke to the chants of a French protest group, or so I thought. Opening one eye, I noted the entire troupe of Karagöz puppets was lined up on my bureau, waving their fists … Continue reading →