Tag Archives: Ottoman Empire

We interrupt the Karagöz Christmas broadcast to offer thanks…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by lizcameron

…and to announce that we have reached over 100 followers and had 10,000+ visits over the 5 months of our existence! These stats are small potatoes to some, but the Karagöz puppets (and their human) are spinning and dancing with … Continue reading →

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On the 4th day of Christmas: Meet Celebi, the modernist

Posted on December 16, 2011 by lizcameron

Yesterday, we met Khadijah, and today, we meet the puppet man to whom she is betrothed – Celebi (the c sounds like a j, so it is “jeh-leh-bee”). Celebi is a modern man. He likes modern clothes, modern thoughts – … Continue reading →

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On the 3rd day of Christmas: Meet Khadijah, a worker from Egypt

Posted on December 15, 2011 by lizcameron

Today we meet Khadijah, the Karagöz shadow puppet who represents the far-flung citizens of the Ottoman Empire – in this case – puppets from Egypt.  Khadijah was a Black African woman raised in Egypt, but was captured during a battle, … Continue reading →

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