THE TURKISH CAPITAL OF AMERICA?

BP MARKOWITZ, CONSUL GENERAL OF TURKEY HOST TURKISH CULTURAL CELEBRATION AT BOROUGH HALL

On Thursday, May 26, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Consul General of Turkey Mehmet Samsar hosted an evening of food, wine and entertainment of Turkey at Borough Hall's annual Turkish Cultural Celebration. BP Markowitz was also presented with a personalized jersey of the Fenerbaçhe Yellow Canaries, the new Turkish League football (soccer) champions. 

Entertainment was provided by The Folk Dance Ensemble of Izmir 9 Eylul University and the New York Gypsy All-Stars. 

Brooklyn proudly carries the title of "Turkish Capital of America." 

Photo by Kathryn Kirk