Events and activities
- Texas Folk Life Festival in San Antonio
Our successful Turkish booth, complete with cultural displays and Turkish food
sales, has won numerous festival awards. As of 2024, we have participated in this
festival for 30 years.
- ATA SA Turkish Festival of San Antonio
A full display of Turkish culture, food, dance, and live music. A folk-dance group from
Türkiye traveled to San Antonio for two consecutive years for this festival, which was
held downtown and open to all San Antonians.
- Turkish Republic Day Ball
Our largest annual event, featuring famous singers and folk dancers from Türkiye,
where we host city officials and members of the Turkish Embassy and Consulate,
along with distinguished keynote speakers from various sectors.
- Turkish Language Classes
We teach Turkish at various levels and for various age groups with appropriate
syllabus selection for each level and age group. Held every Sunday upon
adequate demand.
- Turkish Folk Dance Classes
Turkish folk-dance classes for kids and adults. We proudly showcase our work at
the end of the school year with an impressive show.
- Systems, Man and Cybernetics Conference (SMC) 2009, Hyatt Regency
Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio
We were invited to represent Türkiye at this conference, with ATA-SA members in
national costume greeting attendees and a Turkish exhibit providing
more information.
- City of Windcrest 50th Anniversary Festival, 2009
Our Turkish booth with cultural displays and Turkish food sales was a big hit.
- Tejeda Middle School History Faire and Culture Fest, San Antonio
Our cultural booth and costumed members taught students about Türkiye.
- Lackland Air Force Base, International Folk Festival, San Antonio, 2007
Türkiye was the host country at this special event.
- “An Evening in Istanbul” at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 2003
A special night of Turkish cultural festivities, including food, art, music, and
dancing.
Annual Celebrations of Turkish Holidays and Special Historical Occasions
Ongoing events celebrate Turkish Independence, Children’s Day, Turkish Republic Day, and religious holidays.