“Turkiye Beyond the Headlines: Culture, Food, & Everyday Life" at the Bettendorf Public Library -- April 28.
Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf IA
With the event co-presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities (WACQC) and the Bettendorf Public Library, the special lecture presentation Turkiye Beyond the Headlines: Culture, Food, and Everyday Life will be held at the library on April 28, this fascinating program offered by the married team of Yasemin and Seref Onder.
In the QACQC's latest presentation, Yasemin, an instructional designer and accessibility specialist at Kirkwood Community College, and Seref, an assistant professor and program director at Black Hawk College, will explore a deeper and more personal side of Türkiye (commonly known as Turkey) that often goes unnoticed in mainstream media. Instead of focusing on politics or news, it will highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, shaped by centuries of history, traditions, and strong community values. Through stories and experiences shared by the Onders patrons at Turkiye Beyond the Headlines: Culture, Food, and Everyday Life will gain insight into what daily life in Türkiye is truly like.
Turkiye is an upper-middle-income and emerging country; its economy is the world's 16th-largest by nominal and 11th-largest by PPP-adjusted GDP. As the 15th-largest electricity producer in the world, Turkiye aims to become a hub for regional energy transportation. It is a unitary presidential republic. Turkiyey is a founding member of the OECD, G20, and Organization of Turkic States. With a geopolitically significant location, Turkiye is a NATO member and has its second-largest military force. It may be recognized as an emerging, a middle, and a regional power. As an EU candidate, the country is part of the EU Customs Union.
In addition, Turkiye has coastal plains, a high central plateau, and various mountain ranges with rising elevation eastwards. Its climate is diverse, ranging from Mediterranean and other temperate climates to semi-arid and continental types. Home to three biodiversity hotspots. Turkiye has a universal healthcare system, growing access to education, and increasing levels of innovativeness. With numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites and intangible cultural heritage inscriptions, as well as a rich and diverse cuisine, Turkiye is the fourth-most-visited country in the world.
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities' program Turkiye Beyond the Headlines: Culture, Food, and Everyday Life will be presented at the Bettendorf library on April 28, participation in the 7 p.m. presentation is free, and more information is available by calling (563)344-4175 and visiting BettendorfLibrary.com.
