TURKOMAN FOLK MUSIC ENSEMBLE March 28-29-30-31, 2005, Chicago, Macomb IL     The exotic music and dance of the Turkoman Folk Music Ensemble highlighted the vast repertoire of the Turkmen culture of the Caucasus region in performances at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Chicago Cultural Center, Loyola University and Western Illionis University at Macomb. This Ensemble recently received first-place in a contest in Italy. This event is cosponsored by the Niagara Foundation, and the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Center for Middle Eastern Studies and Music Department.

“THE SECOND ANNUAL INTERFAITH DIALOGUE DINNER” October 21, 2004 Chicago, Theme: “Beyond Dialogue - The Next Steps”

WHIRLING DERVISHES FROM TURKEY September 15, 2004,“The Chicago Theatre”   Chicago had one of its amazing nights ever with The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi from Turkey. The dervishes not only brought the peace and love which were badly needed, but also they brought a wonderful tradition of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, which is known as Sufism...>>>

AN INTERFAITH DIALOGUE TRIP TO TURKEY May 7-15, 2004, Turkey,

DINNER OF ABRAHAMIC TRADITIONS February 2, 2004, Mount Prospect   Speakers representing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam emphasized the Prophet Abraham’s attributes that could bring us together. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace back their origin to the Prophet Abraham. Moses and Jesus are descendants of Isaac, the younger son of Abraham, while Mohammed is a descendant of Ishmael, the older son, peace be upon them all. Consequently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share much in common. Concentrating on these commonalities instead of differences, we can work together for a peaceful coexistence. Let’s keep on sharing the faith of Prophet Abraham.

THE FIRST ANNUAL INTERFAITH DIALOGUE DINNER November 13, 2003, “Swissotel Chicago”   Ramadan is a holy month when the relationship with God and relationships within the community are strengthened by fasting and breaking the fast. To reinforce the friendship, and dialog between diverse communities, we gathered in an interfaith dinner during Ramadan with people from all walks of life of diverse communities and faith groups to emphasize on the values such as mutual understanding, deep respect, mutual love, peace, sincerity, and honesty. It was such a dinner where people from different traditions expressed their thoughts and offered their friendships.

 

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