Monday, August 16, 2010

Turks see Ottoman legacy in new light

"Turks see Ottoman legacy in new light

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA (AP) – 5 hours ago

ISTANBUL — This month, a troupe of 100 musicians, dancers, acrobats and robed actors is performing an Ottoman-style spectacle near Topkapi Palace, once home to the sultans. An exhibition of Ottoman poetry is on display at Istanbul's international airport. Ottoman cuisine, a fusion of flavors from old imperial lands, is in vogue."

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