Winners of Art and Writing Contest

The winners of the Art and Writing Contest were announced and awarded at the end of the Children's Cultural Festival program on April 29th. 

 Art Contest Winners for Grades 1-5 Category

1st Place: "Cultural Diversity in My World" by Esma Atli
2nd Place: "Me and My Brother" by Calla Kahan-Fagan   
3rd Place: "Dogs in Harmony" by Cydney Abnet   

Juror Honorary Award: "Me and My Brother" by Calla Kahan-Fagan    

 Writing Contest Winners for Grades 1-5 Category

1st Place: "My Specific Way of Life" by Abdelrahman Hassan   
2nd PLace: "My Culture My Home" by Aastha Gupta
3rd Place: "My Culture My Home" by Ipek Kendircioglu

 Art Contest Winners for Grades 6-8 Category

1st Place: "Tex-Mex Surprise" by Jereh M. Kamuanga
2nd Place: "International Day" by Yasmine Boukkataya
3rd Place: Feyza Yucel  

 Writing Contest Winners for Grades 6-8 Category

1st Place: "What is Culture?" by Christley Dorismond
2nd Place: "Two Cultures With-in One Person" by Jean-Pierre Charles
3rd Place: "Culture Through My Eyes" by Edwin Arias

CCF2012 Program

Dear Friends,  

If you are planning to join us at the First Annual Children's Cultural Festival, please note some useful information below:

• Children's Cultural Festival will take place at Boston University Alfred L. Morse Auditorium located at 602 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215
• Free off-street parking is possible on the premises however space might be limited. So we encourage you to use public transportation to Blandford Station with the Green B line or the 57 Bus or carpool if it is possible.
• This is a free event and is open to the public
• The doors will open at 1:30 pm, the program will begin at 2pm with opening remarks by State Representative Kay Khan and  Consul General of Turkey Murat Lutem.
• There will not be food or beverage sale during the program.
• You can reach us at ccf@turkishcenterboston.org , if you have any questions or concerns.

We thank our sponsors, participating institutions, families and students, Boston University Dialog Forum and volunteers of Turkish Cultural Center Boston for their contribution. 

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

Photos courtesy of:
American Chinese Art Society, KUD Boston Sevdah,  Smita Seetharaman, La Piñata Latin American Cultural  Family Network, Inc, Smith Houlihan Irish Dance Academy,  Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association, Youth and Family Enrichment Services

Countdown Has Started!

Countdown for Children's Cultural Festival Has Started!

Please join us for a great program featuring performances from

• American Chinese Art Society
• Bosnian Community Center for Resource Development
• Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
• India Association of Greater Boston
• La Piñata Latin American Cultural  Family Network, Inc
• Smith Houlihan Irish Dance Academy
• Youth and Family Enrichment Services

Stay tuned for the updates!