Turkish Heritage Day draws hundreds to Columbus Park

Hundreds of Turkish residents gathered in Columbus Park on Sunday to celebrate Turkish Heritage Day.

News 12 Staff

Jun 9, 2019, 10:32 PM

Updated 1,776 days ago

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Hundreds of Turkish residents gathered in Columbus Park on Sunday to celebrate Turkish Heritage Day.
Residents from New York, Long Island and New Jersey came together to take part in a variety of activities.
The staff of the festival says that Turkish Heritage Day is a way for people to experience Turkish culture through music, food and dance.
Faruk Caboglu, a volunteer of the event, says the festival helps Turkish people to understand their cultural roots.
The staff says they hope to continue the festival for more years to come.


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