The Iftar, as it is called, is a special dinner celebrating the breaking of the Ramadan fast.
Since 2001, WPCC organizes annual Iftars where members from different communities and religions come together.
The 5th Annual Iftar was held in Sheraton Hotel Station Square on October 30th.
The event highlighted the importance of dialogue between different communities
living together in the United States. Made possible by our gracious sponsors,
the 5th Annual Iftar featured more than 200 distinguished guests.
Whirling Dervishes of Rumi (2004)
In 2004, WPCC sponsored the first performance of the Whirling Dervishes in
Pittsburgh. The Konya Whirling Dervishes Group hosted by WPCC is one of
the best groups in Turkey.
The whirling dervishes captivated over one thousand people in
Carnegie Music Hall with live Sufi music and magnificent performance.
Throughout the performance, the translations of the songs and the meaning
of the dance figures were projected to a large screen to aid the audience.
The performance touched the souls of many of our guests.
ATTP-Trade Conference (2002)
WPCC members worked with the US Department of Commerce, Pittsburgh
Division in the organization of the Appalachian-Turkish Trade Conference.
WPCC also organized a dinner program for the members of the Turkish
and American delegations and businessmen who were attending the conference.
WPCC regularly organizes trips to Turkey. The guests are hosted by the
Turkish families during their stay. The guests visit several historical and
religious sights on which different faiths and nations coexisted in peace and harmony.
If you are interested in joining one of our interfaith trips, please send email to info@wpcc.org.
Turkish Handcrafts and Food Festival (2002)
WPCC organized the “First Turkish Handcrafts and Food Festival”
on April 2 5th, 2002. The festival aims to establish friendship by sharing beautiful
Turkish heritage, with its delicious traditional food, sweets, and wonderful handicrafts.
The festival was a unique opportunity to spend a beautiful day with the Turkish American Community.
Home made Turkish dishes such as baklava, manti and dolma (stuffed grape leaves)
were among the favorites. Attendees found a chance to carry home a variety of
decoration accessories, including handmade Turkish carpets and silver lanterns at
bargain prices. There were more than hundred attendees including students from
local universities.