International Children’s Day in Ottawa

International Children’s Day in Ottawa

Ottava’da 23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı etkinlikleri…

International Children’s Day, inspired by the Republic of Turkey’s Children’s Day (1920) and UNESCO’s Year of

Child (1979) will be celebrated on April 22, 2018 at the Horticultural Building in Ottawa.

Horticultural Building
1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3

“The Turkish Embassy, Turkish Office of Culture & Tourism in Canada and Turkish Airlines are proud sponsors of this event. Open to public, free admission.”

Various activities and entertainment will include:

• The Year of Troy – UNESCO World Heritage and Troy Exhibition

• International folk performances by children of different communities of Ottawa

• Professional folk dance group from Turkey -HOYTUR

• Water marbling (Ebru) artist and hands on training with free material – get yourself made gift!

• Games for children

• Food stalls to savour specialities of Turkish cuisine at decent prices

And many more. Come, join us between 10 am and 5 pm.

Please mark your calendars to join us for this very special celebration and share this invitation with friends.

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TCCA celebrates the establishment of the Turkish Parliament with National Sovereignty and Children’s Day on April 23 every year, as it was bestowed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Turkish Republic at the opening ceremony of parliament.

Join us to mark the 98th year on Sunday April 22nd, get a taste of Turkish culture and enjoy the groups of children’s dances & activities representing their local culture, contributing to the improvement of mutual understanding and diversity in Canada.