At 1:41 p.m. (5:41 a.m. CT) on Sunday, October 23, a quake with a magnitude of 7.2 hit Van province of Turkey near the border of Iran.
According to TRT, state-run network, 59 people were killed and 150 were injured in Ercis. 25 people were also killed in provincial capital also named Van. One other person was reported dead in Bitlis. However, officials fear that 1000 people may have been killed by the earthquake. We have received many calls and emails from the community expressing sympathy. We are very saddened by this disaster and extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May God comfort them at this difficult time.
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New Orleans chapter of Raindrop offers Turkish - I at Tulane University in Spring 2011. A diverse class of students from India to Nigeria takes the class. Each week a 3-hour lecture session benefit students much.
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Atlas is proud to organize Ebru painting show on February 17,2011 at Turkish House. Mrs. Dilek, from Houston, performed Ebru, a form of art in which uniqueness and elaboration meets, demonstration. Her fascinating Ebru paintings were applauded by more than 30 art lovers. Amateurs enjoyed making their first Ebru drawings during the demonstration.
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Raindrop Turkish House friends and ladies from different communities celebrated international women's day on Saturday, March 12-official day is March 8. A group of about twenty ladies met to enjoy this special day.As Atlas, we hope that women would receive respect, appreciation, and love they deserve much in every aspect. Since every woman is special, we celebrate women's day of all women on the world. |
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