Tag Archives: Ottoman Empire

Farazi Kozmos’ modern-day take on Karagoz (in Turkish)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by lizcameron

So, it has been months and months of me writing about the Karagöz puppets – and you know that these little paper people are metaphorical inventions that play out the voices in my head. You probably have also gathered that … Continue reading →

Posted in Introducing the Karagöz puppets, On writing about my life with the Karagöz puppets | Tagged cross-cultural, Karagöz and Hacivat, Ottoman Empire, Shadow play, Turkish Cultural Foundation | 2 Comments

Turkish tough-guy meets comb-over car salesman

Posted on March 10, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, the puppets and I celebrated International Women’s Day – focusing on women’s empowerment and how said empowerment can impact hunger and poverty. I had good talks with my students about that…and I also introduced my students to the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged automobile, Balkan Wars, bargaining, cars, cross-cultural, negociating, Ottoman Empire, Sales | 13 Comments

Of orchid roots and chilly fingertips by the Bosphorus

Posted on February 12, 2012 by lizcameron

It is late at night and the night owl spirit, egged on by Hacıyatmaz (“hah-juh-yacht-mahz”), the incessant institagor of personal writing, is at it again. He is rocking and rolling, back and forth, keeping me up way past my bedtime. … Continue reading →