So what did you do for Christmas? Christmas isn’t really celebrated in Istanbul, but our university organised a Christmas dinner for the exchange students (and their families, if they had come over). Free food and free drinks (incl. alcohol) is an easy way to make international students happy, but they also threw in some Turkish folk dancing. There were two groups and the picture above is of the second. Two guys, dressed up as above, danced in a playful way depicting some story. Very cool.
More pictures up soon! For New Year’s Eve we’re renting a boat and throwing a party on the Bosphorus… I’m DJing and my means are quite limited so I have to do some preparing. Speak to you in the new year!
Best wishes to you all!
~ Bas
So what did you do for Christmas? How are you spending your New Year’s Eve?
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7 responses to “Celebrating Christmas in Istanbul”
Hi Bas,
With the arrival of our first child – the best Christmas present ever – just over a week ago, we gladly sacrifice a few nights out and stay at home during the two biggest December events.
Have a great time and set. Wish you all the best for 2009!
Cheers,Max
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Free food and free drink with complimentary entertainment is good enough for most people. Privleged students that’s what I say! lol
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hey, celebrating the New Year on the edge of two worlds – what a great idea! 🙂 Hope you’ll have a great time! Happy New Year!
Happy 2009! How’s New Year’s Day in Istanbul?
Happy 2009!!!!!
😆 Jij ook jongen, leuke foto’s (FB) trouwens haha