

16May 2009
TÜRKİYE – MISIR GENÇLİK GÜNÜ


Following is a translation of the article written by Nuri Aydin covering this event in Haber Turk Newspaper:
The swans of Kugul park were jealous of the extraordinary and colorful show performed by Al Tanoura group, world wide known Egyptian folkloric group on the occasion of Turkey-Egypt Youth Day. Kugulu park has hosted its utmost attractive occasion full of music, dance, and extraordinary spectacle. Turkey-Egypt youth day has been celebrated by marvelous day organized at kugulu park. the festival which had been realized with the collaboration of the Egyptian embassy and kavakliderem association, has started with the opening speech of Ambassador Alaa eldin alhadidi. Al Tanoura group then started its colorful performance, the group danced in and all around the park and was received with continuous cheers from Ankara citizens .
The people in the park had an unforgettable time with the performance of the group who had whirled all over the park with their traditional costumes, the tanoura performance was followed by the performance of Hoytur the Turkish folkloric group . the dancers with their traditional dresses were as attractive as the Egyptian Group. During the festival , samples of Egyptian cuisine were prepared by the Egyptian Embassy. women form Ankara were interested in the Egyptian jewelry and traditional items that were also on sale during the day.
