WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 THE CANBERRA TIMES Advertising feature 17 ST 91 ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

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Traditional:Turkish coffee and Turkish delight. Coffee ‘but an excuse’ for celebration

FROM the days of the Ottoman ity, friendship and entertain- empty cup are often used to tell an excuse,’’ while another states in the Turkish culture. Derived Empire until the present, coffee ment in Turkish culture and a person’s fortune. Turkish cof- that “The memory of a cup of from the phrase “rahat-ul has played an important role in daily life. fee is celebrated in literature coffee lasts for 40 years”. hulku¨ m” meaning “throat- Turkish lifestyle and culture. Turkish coffee is served in and songs, and is an integral Sweets are another important soothing” in Ottoman Turkish, Turkish coffee, with its special small cups, accompanied by a part of social occasions such as component of Turkish cuisine – lokum often graced the table of preparation and traditional glass of water and Turkish engagement ceremonies. according to an old Turkish the sultans, served as an accom- presentation, was included in delight, and is mainly drunk in A famous Turkish saying is aphorism you should “Eat paniment to coffee. the UNESCO Intangible Cultural coffee houses where people that “One neither desires coffee sweetly and speak sweetly”. In Turkey lokum represents Heritage List in 2013. The tradi- meet to chat and play games. nor a coffeehouse. One desires Turkish delight, or lokum in hospitality, friendliness and tion itself is a symbol of hospital- The grounds remaining in the to talk with others, coffee is but Turkish, has an important place pleasure. Woden Turkish Pide House

Congratulations Turkey on their National Day. G7193909AA-291014 When you dine with us, you’ll discover all that Turkey has to offer including exquisite food, generous hospitality and a warm ambience. Enjoy ‘sultan-like’ proportions when you feast on our specially designed banquets that include dips, mains, desserts and scrumptious seafood. Our a la carte menu will take you on a magic carpet ride with dishes and blackboard specials representing different culinary regions of Turkey. Book online at www.turkishpidehousewoden.com.au or call 6260 3016. Corinna St, Westfi eld Woden. Takeaway also available. www.turkishpidehouse.com.au

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