Tag Archives: #Durankadin

#DuranKaragöz – Taking the best of his spirit into M’lady’s new year!

Posted on June 21, 2013 by lizcameron

Today’s blog post is all about Karagöz, the shadow puppet from Turkey – and namesake of the famous “Karagöz Oyunları” or “Karagöz puppet troupe.” As you can see from the photograph to your left, he is standing today, joining the … Continue reading →

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#Duranadam ve #Durankadın: The Karagöz puppets stand in silent protest

Posted on June 18, 2013 by lizcameron

Last night at approximately 8 PM Istanbul time, a single man began standing, silently, knapsack at his side in Taksim Square. He stood this way, as I understand it without speaking, for a number of hours. Soon, people understood that … Continue reading →

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