in one year Since its opening, the Turkish House (Türkevi) in New York has helped the country increase its “emergence”, the Turkish Consul General in New York says.
The landmark 36story skyscraper permanent homes for the United Nations mission of Turkish as well as the Turkish Consulate General.
The buildingWhich features traditional Turkish architectural motifs especially from the Seljuk Empire of A thousand years ago, rising to sky in The shape of Lavender can be seen from midtown Manhattan, the East River and as far away as Long Island. she was designed As a symbolic skyscraper add to the horizon of New York, one of The world’s most famous city, reflecting Turkish culture, history and diversity.
since its opening on September 20, 2021, Turkish House hosted more From 50 social, cultural and official eventsPlural people From more from 10 countries. Along with Turkish expatriate community in New York, she was famous location among diplomats community in The city.
Consul General Reyhan Ozgur told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Wed An new building also It helped them expand their services.
We organized a variety of events. to organize more from 50 events in It was such a short time difficult but this newspacious building Assist us. Domestic officials and diplomatic circles are particularly interested in Visit the Turkish House, ”noting that hosted biggest reception for Diplomacy community in New York shortly after its opening. “we hosted Diplomats of about 60 countries He introduced them to the opportunities offered by the Turkish House. This is a cradle way for new cooperation and we hosted Joint cultural and tourist events, Ozgur said. Quote event for “Black History Month” as a key event to reach out to me more people in New York, with to share of Non-governmental organizations (NGOs). “we also hosted a event on Africa Day in cooperation with African Union Foundation, one of The biggest foundations in New York, in An attempt to shed light on Turkey’s policies and interest in Africa.
“Turkish House made our country more Visible in New York. Previously, we served in rented building And it had limited resources to serve Turkish citizens,” noting that the Turkish House has also as a rallying point for Turkish community in The city. For example, we hosted more from 300 students and parents from turkish schools in New York on Children’s Day. He noted that they sometimes allocate places for Turkish non-profit organizations in United States at their request.
