Lale November - December 2018

A MAGAZINE FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ISTANBUL

Issue 02 November December 2018

CONTENTS 02 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

LALE FEATURES 12 FEAST AND FUN CELEBRATING RESPONSIBLY 16 CHEESE WINE CELEBRATE ADVICE ON MAKING AMAZING CHEESEBOARDS 22 A NEW YOU NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THAT STICK 28 TREASURES FROM TURKEY BUYING GIFTS WITH MEANING 30 THE LANGUAGE DIMENSION GROWING UP BILINGUAL

LALE LIFE 06 FROM THE KITCHEN Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies 35 POETRY CORNER Istanbul on A November Morning 24 WELLNESS Staying Healthy this Season 38 TRAVEL Luxembourg and Agva 42 CELEBRATE THE SEASON Diverse Holidays 45 YABANCI SAY WHAT? Language Mix-ups 46 MUMS ‘N KIDS Making Paper Snowflakes 48 ARMISTICE DAY 100 Years Since the End of WWI

LALE AROUND TOWN 20 SCULPTURE TOUR Anthony Cragg Exhibit 21 HAKART COPPER MINE Decorative Copper and Brass 26 WALKING TOURS Buyukada and Heybeladia 27 RECOMMENDED READS Suggestions for Bookworms 33 POTLUCK FUN Farewell to Summer 51 COMMUNITY MEETINGS IWI Meet-ups

LALE DIRECTORY 52 CLUBS, GROUPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS 54 CLASSIFIEDS 56 POLICIES

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letter from the editor

It’s that special time of the year when friends and family come together to love, laugh, and celebrate. Our winter issue of Lale Magazine has fun-filled pages to give you a taste of the season. Members of IWI and the larger community are gearing up for the annual IWI Winter Festival. And this year promises to be full of excitement with entertainment, food from around the globe, endless shopping, activities for young and old, and plenty of photo opportunities with Santa!

Along with the festivities, there also comes social responsibility. Flip through our pages to find out how you can cut down on waste this year and how to actually realize your goals for a new year and a new you! The Winter Festival also plans to feature charities and community projects to give back to those in need.

I am pleased to be joining the Lale team as its new Editor at such an exciting time. I look forward to sharing new insights, ideas, and experiences with all of you.

Sara Hassan LALE Editor

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LALE MAGAZINE is a bi-monthly publication for international women living in Istanbul. Our aim is to connect women, to share information, and to help the city feel like home. We cover a range of topics from the arts, business networking, culture, food, health, travel, social responsibility, style, and more!

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN Dear Members of the IWI Community, Our latest issue of the IWI's LALE Magazine highlights what is going on around Istanbul during this festive season. It is an exciting time for wrapping up our plans for 2018 year and for wrapping up our expectations too. As November slides coolly into December, it is a time for us to reflect upon what we actually achieved and to review our performance, level of health, happiness and relative success. In this issue of LALE, we begin our focus upon our celebration of life, celebration of culture, our survival, resilience and most of all, capacity for love and friendship for each other.

As friends, we have enjoyed many neighbourhood meet-ups, possibly drank many coffees (or other refreshments), participated in exciting programs such as Turkish newcomer's breakfast at Ayse's house, toured the underground water cistern, walked around BĂźyĂźkada and Heybeliada, seen the Anthony Cragg sculptures and discovered the ancient art of copper-making crafts.

For this season, we have been overwhelmed with support and great interest in our IWI Winter Festival. Once again, this wonderful event will be hosted at the Marriott Hotel in Sisli on Sunday 2nd December between 10:00am and 17:00pm. We wait for you! This event is our flagship program and it gives us all the chance to celebrate our cultural diversity, whilst enjoying buying seasonal gifts for our family and friends. We shall be watching seasonally stimulating performances, such as Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion production by the American Drama Group Europe, and shows from other local talent. We will even have the chance to taste great international cuisine from around the world, whilst our children tell all their wishes, desires and dreams to Santa!

Please come to celebrate with us at this special event and you could even win a life-changing special something in our "packed with treasures and pleasures" LOTTERY! Good luck in all you do and go in peace and faith that you are amongst friends in the International Women of Istanbul's Society.

Kindest regards, Karen Ciftci Chairwoman Chairwoman@iwi-tr.org Mobile: 0541 807 2434

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JOIN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL! From Women, For Women International Women of Istanbul (IWI) is a non-profit social organisation, managed by volunteers with a membership of international women from more than 60 different countries of all different generations and backgrounds. Our mission is to provide a support network for international women living in and around Istanbul. For 40 years we have been strengthening friendships across borders - IWI brings together international women making life in Istanbul that much better.

Whether welcoming and assisting newcomers in Istanbul or providing opportunities to socialise, building their professional network or giving back to the community, IWI has always provided a way for international women in Istanbul to exchange ideas, share challenges and offer support for one another.

We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit iwi-tr.org or contact us at membership@iwi-tr.org.

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gourmet

Feature by Brittany Pettitt Photography by Sara Hassan

BRITTANY’S BITES

How to make Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Season's Greetings comes with Season’s Eatings! Spice up your holiday parties with Brittany’s Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. But this winter, make your delectable delights stand out by using different shades of peppermint to add a splash of color to your treats. Happy baking!

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the vegetable oil, white sugar, vanilla sugar and molasses. Mix until well combined.

3. Add the eggs and mix until light in color and slightly fluffy.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cocoa powder, salt and baking soda; mix well.

4. Add the flour, mixing slowly until just combined, taking care not to over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.

5. If possible, chill the dough for at least an hour prior to baking at 175C for 9-11minutes.

If you so choose, and I recommend that you do, sprinkle finely crushed peppermint atop each cookie.

PREPARATION: 10MIN TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN YIELDS: ABOUT 24 COOKIES

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES • • • • • • • • • • •

1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 packet vanilla sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup cocoa 3 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup (plus more for sprinkling) finely crushed peppermint

Recipe courtesy of M&M Bakery

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IWI WINTER FESTIVAL Join IWI for its 2018 Annual Winter Festival at the Istanbul Marriott Hotel in Şişli. It will be great fun with activities for the whole family. Take your taste buds on a tour of the world with a variety of international cuisines. There promises to be an exciting line-up of entertainment, complete with giveaways and lottery prizes. And don’t forget to bring your holiday shopping list and take advantage of more than a hundred stalls of merchandise. Take some time also to learn about what our community and social organizations are doing across Istanbul.

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ISTANBUL MARRIOTT HOTEL ŞİŞLİ COMFORTABLE LUXURY AND CONVENIENCE IN THE HEART OF ISTANBUL… Conveniently located in the heart of Istanbul with 259 rooms, 30 suites, 8 meeting rooms and an extensive ballroom, Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli offers stylish dining experiences at The Dish Room Grill Restaurant & Terrace, unparalleled pampering at the spa, and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy a custom cocktails at My Bar after a long day of work or sight seeing. The hotel situated in a 34-story building on the European side also has a heliport at the roof.

Located in the heart of Istanbul with 259 spacious and contemporary guest rooms, 30 tastefully decorated luxury suites with stunning views of the city and Bosporus, 8 meeting rooms and a grand ballroom all equipped with state of the art technology, Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli offers comfortable luxury along with top quality service during your visit to this iconic city, be it for leisure or business. The distinguished guest experience begins on arrival with a quick convenient mobile check-in via smartphone, high-speed internet access and modern amenities. The hotel is only a few steps from the largest shopping mall in the city and a major metro stop, providing easy access to the historical peninsula and signature landmarks of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Taksim Square.

In addition, upscale restaurants and high-end boutiques of popular Nisantasi district are all within walking distance or one metro station away.

Guests, visitors and locals all enjoy stylish dining at The Dish Room Grill & Terrace with hotel’s talented chefs offering delicious specialties of famous world cuisines such as French, Italian and Mexican. Special Turkish wines and signature

liquors, most famous being Raki, are offered in addition to custom cocktails by the hotel’s award winner bartender both in The Dish Room and at My Bar. Laid over 2,300 square-meter space, as one of the largest and providing one the most extensive and personalized facilities in the city with well trained therapists and personal trainers, Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli’s outstanding health club and spa offers a large high-tech gym, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms.

Technology has been injected into the meetings experience at Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli with Red Coat Direct, a digital application that allows meeting organizers to edit meeting requests with a touch of a button without ever interrupting the meeting, and Meetings Imagined, a digital platform with inspiring ideas, top tips and case studies enabling meeting planners to customize their events. These digital services complementing the hotel’s 1,300 square meters of state of the art meeting space help set the standard for meetings and events in Istanbul.

From its rooftop heliport and stunning views to impeccably furnished guestrooms and sophisticated event space, this five-star hotel stands as a first-class landmark in Istanbul’s skyline. For further inquiries and reservations the hotel can be reached 24 hours via phone at 0 (212) 375 0100 through the email at info.marriottsisli@marriott.com or on facebook @ marriottsisli

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We are so fortunate that our IWI community is supported by the Marriot Hotels Group and by Acibadem Hospitals, who have become our key sponsors for our annual events.

We are delighted that both Marriott Hotels Group and Acibadem will be showcasing their wonderful services at our IWI Winter Festival on Sunday 2nd December.

This important and well-renowned event is going to be hosted at the Marriott Hotel in Sisli, which will serve for the IWI community international foods from around the world, and Acibadem will be assisting us with healthcare support and emergency services.

We are overjoyed to have such amazing lottery items for our IWI festive event including: -5x “Check-up Program for IWI” each worth 1900TL -Teddy Bears in the Santa’s Grotto -Teeth Whitening -Teeth Check-up Marriot Hotel is offering to you as a lottery prize if you are lucky enough to win: -Complimentary breakfast for two people -Complimentary daily access to the Spa and Health Club -Complimentary one-night weekend stay at their suite for two people, including breakfast We are looking forward to seeing you at the festival!

Karen Ciftci IWI Chairwoman

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sustainability

FEAST AND FUN

Feature and photos by Jodie Harburt

Hosting the holidays doesn’t have to end in heaps of garbage and waste. Jodie Harburt tells us how to celebrate responsibly and cut down on the amount of trash we send to the bins.

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Here are some principles that I am trying to adhere: I'm presently transitioning towards a zero-waste home and it’s been an uphill, but satisfying, struggle.

Our annual winter Solstice/Christmas/New Year Party is a test for my conscience and my skills in utilizing new found habits and intentions. Better late than never I say, and what better an opportunity than hosting a party to exhibit a more sustainable approach to having fun. Here are some ideas for a Christmas and New Year period that doesn't leave a flood of trash in its wake.

This is a party for around 50 adults and 15 kids ranging between the ages of four and 80. The guests come from various countries and cultures, and speak at least four different languages. We even have at least two vegans and one guest in a wheelchair. The idea is to our bring beloved friends together and, as always, create an interesting fusion atmosphere, menu and vibe.

1. Minimize all forms of waste.

- I have borrowed plates, bowls, and cutlery from a neighbor (and a party guest) rather than use anything disposable.

- I bought some cheap, sturdy, and stack-able glasses that can be used for water, wine, or mulled wine, and I can justify the acquisition, as I will use them throughout the year and whenever I have guests.

- I made napkins and reused some fabric that I've had for years as tablecloths. (Note: my local tailor did the sewing; I love to support local crafts people while avoiding jobs that I'm not great at!).

2. Ensure gifts are not BOUGHT for us and our children.

Instead I asked our guests to bring a used toy or book that can be added to our donation box for children in need.* 3. Create a menu using local products (as much as is possible).

4. Buy all the produce from the local pazar or shops using our own bags. I even use my own container to buy meat.

5. Prep in advance and use glass containers with lids or jars rather than plastic wrap to protect food.

6. Use what you already have to decorate the house. As we have celebrated Christmas one way or another for many years we have made and accumulated many decorations.

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makes amazing lasagna!). I also added lots of bread crumbs to the kofte.

10. Set an example for others: - I made gifts for the children.

- I filled little jars with my homemade Choc&Nut Stuff (chocolate hazelnut spread) as gifts to inspire others to avoid buying the nasty stuff with palm oil in it.

- I made some very simple, yet happiness-inducing decorations.

The tradition of a feast at Solstice is one that resonates with our instincts. To me it seems that it's a good time to try to realign with those instincts and remember that even a feast is not a time to overindulge while others go without, so I'm trying to maintain a sense of responsibility while I share with my friends, family, and beyond.

Whatever your beliefs and affiliations may be, I wish you, yours, and all a truly peaceful and prosperous time. May the turn of the sun in our winter sky bring about a beautiful and positive turn in the attitudes of humankind.

7. Minimize the use of lights to conserve energy. Confession: I love fairy lights, but more so, I love the dark of night and am painfully aware of the lure of led lights. They appear economical in terms of energy, but contradict the fact in that they are used everywhere to the point that the world never knows night and the energy savings are nullified. So, yes, I admit I bought some new lights for our outdoor pine tree.

They and the other lights will be used for a limited two-week period and then they will go back in their boxes, leaving the dark to the bats and energy to go unspent.

8. Stay away from crisps or coated nuts or ready-made foods. Of course there is no palm oil in our house! Instead we have normal nuts and other finger foods.

9. Eliminate cola and other sugary drinks. The amount of sugar in that stuff is unjustifiable and the sugar-free versions seem even more suspicious. Here in Turkey, citrus fruits are abundant, so fresh-squeezed orange juice will be available (vodka is an optional extra!) and lemon water.

10. Meat: beef and lamb are best avoided, so they have been bulked out (I'll be checking to see if anyone notices!) I've added loads of finely-diced aubergine to the meat sauce for the lasagna (yep.. weird choice for Christmas, but we've done the other obvious things for years. And besides, my mum

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Dining

Feature and Illustration by Elena Korkmaz

CHEESE, WINE, CELEBRATE It’s time to host like a boss and impress your guests this holiday season. Elena Korkmaz takes us across Turkey to select the best pairings of wine and cheese with which to dress your festive tables.

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Turkey is a known culinary destination for its delicious kebabs, baklavas, and mezes. However Turkish wine and cheese are not as popular and widely-known among gourmet travelers. Usually people get really surprised when they learn the extent of cheese and wine production in Turkey.

Overall, there are more than 100 types of cheese produced in different regions. However, when grouped according to their similarities there are around 30 different kinds of cheese.

Turkey has four main wine production regions—Anatolia, Mediterranean, Aegean, and Marmara. There are more than 1,200 named grape varieties of which 600-800 are genetically different.

Besides the difficult pronunciation of cheese and wine names, there are a few more similarities between both of them. First, both are created by using a fermentation process. A second, they are both living things that change substantially during aging. My favorite thing that I find incredibly magical is that wine and cheese are pure reflections of the land, weather, people and traditions. Organizing a wine and cheese party is a fantastic way to cherish the natural wonders and people of Turkey.

personal adventure of tastes and textures by adding more cheeses and wines from all over the country.

You start your journey in one of the Eminonu cheese shops or famous charcuterie, tasting through the case, selecting wedges of wonders that you enjoy, learning a little bit of the story that each cheese is hiding inside. Usually a cheese monger will offer his help, and even if it’s in Turkish, you will understand him because his question will be followed by offering a piece of cheese to try. Don't panic! Engagement in the stores is more than welcome. The cheese monger is there to help and serve you. They don't expect you to know everything about Turkish cheeses. So, your job is to approach a cheese counter with questions and try as many cheeses as you can.

There is a lot of anxiety and stress that revolves around the concept of crafting a cheeseboard for wine pairing. You can always take an expensive class on pairing a perfect wine and cheese, in which you will learn that cabernet sauvingnon and aged gouda are a perfect match. On the other hand, you can always take a challenge and try aged gouda with sauvignon blanc and come to your own conclusions. If you are not following the French system of pairing that has a series of rigid rules to follow, and instead decide to have an "if it feels good, drink it" attitude, then you have to follow your nose and trust your own taste buds.

The root of what you are trying to achieve is to present a selection of cheeses and wines that you like. It is mostly importantly is to have a great company of friends and family and enjoy the tasting experience together, which should never be intimidating and is always void of prejudice. Fortunately, there is an ample supply of quality wines and cheese in the Turkish repertoire to satisfy the most demanding research, which makes the process a most rewarding experience.

Let's try to build a basic cheeseboard and find find wine for it together. Of course, it would be impossible to write a fullywritten guide in one article. Consider it as a basic beginner’s manual, that you can follow and then turn it into your

The Baba of the Turkish cheeses is Ezine peynir coming from the Aegean town of the same name. Ezine is made of ewe’s milk, but nowadays very often mixed with cow’s milk to make the cheese taste more mellow. Usually the cheese seller would know the details.

Many consider Mihalic to be one of Turkey's premier cheeses. It is ewe's milk cheese made in the Bursa and Balikesir regions of Turkey from a pedigree breed of sheep.

It hardens with age, so you might enjoy it when it's mild and only a few months old. The same goes for Manyas peynir and Kelle peynir sometimes sold as Mihalic, but I found that the textures and holes are different.

Kars Gravyer comes from Kars, an eastern Anatolian city famous for its pastures and cattle. Kars Gravyer cheese is made of high-fat cow's milk. It usually takes 10 months to age. Kars Gravyer comes in big 80 kg wheels.

Tulum peynir comes from Izmir and Erzincan. Both are different from each other. I also found that there is a big difference between the supermarket version and the local cheese shop version.

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Kasar peynir is the best-known and most popular cheese.

Eski Kasar is produced in wheel-shaped moulds, mostly around Van and Kars. However, Istanbul's shops have a great variety of Eski Kasar from Trakya.

Sparkling Wine:

Van Otlu Peynir is very distinctive cheese made primarily from sheep’s milk with mountain herbs growing only in Van.

White Wines:

My recent discovery is Obruk Cheese from Karaman. Similar to Tulum it is made from sheep’s and goat's milk, and ages inside skin in underground caves.

Time to dress your cheeseboard and pick some salty and sweet ingredients to add to it. If you are not vegetarian, there is some fine roast-beef available in charcuteries and a few slices of pastirma will look very authentic. Don't forget black and green olives. Olives are already enough of a reason for a tasting event, so I put them in small separate bowls, and make small signs with their origins. Visit your local weekly pazar and pick some fresh seasonal fruits—grapes, incir, and stop by at your dry fruits and nuts guy’s table. Get some walnuts, almond, and dried apricots.

The next step is choosing a wine. If you live close by to the wine specialty stores on the European side of Istanbul, then you can definitely browse shelves of wine, ask for recommendations, and get two or more great bottles.

Otherwise, Carrefour is also a great place. I asked my friend, the best wine educator in Turkey, Tugda Altinoz, for the specific list of wines that would match our cheese platter perfectly, represent a variety of different regions, and be a great starter base for further discoveries. Here are the suggestions:

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• Vinkara Yaşasın Roze, Kalecik Karası 2015

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Divamis Bornova Misketi 2017, Öküzgözü Şarapçılık (İzmir) Paşaeli Yapıncak 2016 (İzmir) Kavaklıdere Cotes d'Avanos Sauvignon Blanc Kocabağ Emir 2016 (Cappadocia)

• Arda Narince 2017 (Edirne-Thrace)

Red Wines: • • • • •

Vinaida Pinot Noir 2016 (Seferihisar/İzmir) Doluca Tuğra Kalecik Karası 2016 (Aegean) Eskibağlar Öküzgözü 2013 (Elazığ- Eastern Anatolia) Suvla Karasakız 2017 (Gelibolu) Likya Vineyards Boğazkere 2014 (Elmalı-Antalya)

Now you are all set for the celebration of Turkish culture and its rich Culinary Identity. Invite couple of your friends, tell them a story of how carefully you picked all the local goodies for the table, send gratitude to the rain that brought wild flowers spreading out on the mountain skirts and goats giving the most flavorful milk for the cheese maker, send the gratitude to the rough land of Anatolia that caused the vines to struggle, and admire the richness of Turkey.

Cheers!

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Together

Your Neighbourhood Community Meetup (NCM) administrator organizes meet-ups and activities in your area.

This is a great opportunity to connect with other women and discover what IWI has to offer.

Unsure what area you are in and who to contact? Ask us at community@iwi-tr.org

MACENTA (Beşıktaş, Levent) macenta@iwi-tr.org

PEMBE (Bebek) pembe@iwi-tr.org

SARI (Sarıyer) sari@iwi-tr.org

BEYAZ (Ortaköy)

Vacancy, beyaz@iwi-tr.org

MOR (Nişantaşı, Beyoğlu) Vacancy, mor@iwi-tr.org

TURKUAZ (İstinye)

MAVİ (Göktürk) mavi@iwi-tr.org

YEŞİL (Yesilköy, Bakirköy) yesil@iwi-tr.org

TURUNCU (Çengelköy)

turuncu@iwi-tr.org

LACIVERT (Beykoz) lacivert@iwi-tr.org

KIRMIZI (Kadıköy, Üsküdar) kirmizi@iwi-tr.org

turkuaz@iwi-tr.org

New To Istanbul?

Every month we hold Newcomer Coffee Mornings where you can learn more about IWI and Istanbul. Contact us to find out more.

EUROPEAN SIDE newcomerseurope@iwi-tr.org

ASIAN SIDE newcomersasia@iwi-tr.org

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Around Town

Photo Courtesy Becky Altinman

SCULPTURE TOUR IWI members visit the Anthony Cragg exhibit at the Istanbul Modern Art Museum. British artist Anthony Cragg touches on nature and emotions, using his works to play with content, mass, negative space, material, color, and scale.

IWI MOR Neighborhood Meet-up IWI’s MOR Neighborhood group— which includes the areas of Nisantasi and Beyoglu—meets for food and fun at its monthly gathering.

To join this group, email mor@iwi-tr. org. Check out the IWI website to contact the organizers for your own neighborhood.

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Around Town

Photos by Regine Temel and Becky Altinman

VISITING A COPPER MINE IWI members went on an exciting tour of the Hakart Copper and Brass Manufacturing company. It’s been a family-owned business since 1965 and the tour displays the production of unique and intricate decorative pieces. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this very popular visit! Our next tour is on 4th December.

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THAT STICK We’ve all set radical goals on the evening of the 31st only to find out that well into January or even February, we have yet to get started on them! Lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, and the list goes on and on. We get stricken with something called New Year’s Syndrome, which sees us setting those goals once per year, and essentially forgetting about them. In fact, according to a University of Scranton study in 2014, only 8% of people who set out to achieve their New Year’s goals, actually achieve them. Only 64% stick it out past one month, 46% past 6 months, and 8% through the end to long-term achievement.

Personal development or growth is great, however, it is important to make changes gradually if we want them to stick. Goals like ‘exercise more’ will set you up to fail as they are too vague and generic.

Set Specific Goals Your goal should be clear and simple.

Make sure you answer the 5 W’s! (Who, what, where, when and why) E.g. I want to improve my overall health by exercising at least 3 x / week and losing 5kg by my birthday (in 5 months).

Set Achievable Goals While your goals need to stretch your abilities, they also need to be realistic. If you haven’t worked out or attended a class in years, then it may not be realistic to set a goal aiming to go to the gym 3 times / week from the onset. Maybe start with 1 lesson / week and add cardio and build up to 3 times / week over a month.

Set Realistic Goals This ensures that your goal aligns with your current position, i.e. Is this the right time? Does your goal align with your other current commitments? If you’ve got the kids home most of January due to school holidays, it is important to factor this into your goal.

Set Measurable Goals This helps to track progress and stay motivated. Make sure you answer how much, how many, and how will I know when I have achieved success? E.g. I will join my local gym (which will cost me approx. 500TL/year) and attend the ‘Pump Class’ each Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning after I drop the kids off to school.

Set Time-Based Goals Set an end date, or at least a target date, with check points along the way. E.g. If I lose 1kg / month I will lose 5kg by the end of 5 months.

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Evaluate and Readjust It is important to stay motivate by evaluating your goal daily, or at least weekly, and readjusting when necessary to ensure success! E.g. If you know you have a meeting on the day you would attend your pump class, ensure you book yourself in for another class well in advance to ensure that you stay on track.

Using this guide to clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, and use your time and resources effectively will increase your chances of achieving what you want in life!

Julia Ozdemir MPsych(Clinical), BSc(Honspsych), BA(Psych) Julia Ozdemir is a specialist clinical psychologist who accepts clients at her Kalamis practice IstPsychology. For appointments you may call 0553 167 6444 or visit www.istpsych.com

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health

STAY HEALTHY One of our Winter Festival Sponsors has some wholesome advice for all of us. Dietitian Ipek Ertan from Acibadem Altunizade Hospital tells us how to stay healthy this holiday season.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Having a strong immune system is very important for a healthy life. Especially in the winter months when many upper respiratory tract infections such as cold, flue, bronchitis, pharyngitis, knock on our doors. For this reason, we need to create a healthy nutrition plan in order to not get an illness or, if we get an illness, to pull through that disease. So, what should we take into consideration in our alimentation habits to protect ourselves against the illnesses likely to reduce our quality of life? Dietitian Ipek Ertan at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital has explained the ways to strengthen our immune system and has provided some suggestions and warnings.

The breakfast should be included in our diet!

At the start of a high-quality nutrition, the "meals" are as important as the foods that boost the immunity. And the king of the meals is breakfast! You definitely need to start your day with breakfast. When you skip breakfast or when you don't exercise the due diligence, your immunity reduces during the time you are hungry no matter how abundant and healthy you eat in the next meals.

You can strengthen yourself with "herbal tea" in the morning

If you believe that your immune system is weak or if you have a lot of sick people around, you can protect your body with a mixture of herbal tea that you prepare in the mornings. To do this; put 2 tablespoons green tea, 2-3 pinches of ginger and a pinch of chilli pepper into a brewing pot. Brew it 10 minutes by adding hot water. When the herbal tea becomes warm, add 1 dessertspoon of honey into it. Whereas the antioxidants in the composition of the green tea and chilli pepper, which are the substances strengthening the immunity, penetrate into the body of viruses and prevent them to reproduce, the antioxidants in ginger both keep the immunity at a high level and ensure that the viruses entering the body are killed.

Allow for all the food groups in your diet

Allow for all the food groups in your daily diet. The foods in the meat group, milk-yoghurt-cheese group, fruit and vegetable group and bread group should be included in your daily nutrition list. Thus you can take all the vitamins and minerals required for your immune system to remain strong by means of foods. Remember! The more varied the diet, the higher the quality of the nourishment.

The high-quality protein sources are a necessity

Protein is the main material of the compound in many defence mechanisms and the constituent of our body. Therefore, less intake of protein may cause our immunity to become weakened. Be sure that you consume high-quality protein constituting food such as egg, meat, fish, cheese, milkyoghurt-kephir, and legume every day. However, remember that consuming too much protein is harmful just like anything else.

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Consume plenty of onion and garlic

Alliaceae is a great source of antioxidant thanks to the sulphide compounds in the content. By means of these compounds, they fight against the toxins and oxidant substances. Garlic and leek are included in this family.

The compound called allicin exhibits both antiviral and antibacterial characteristics. Consuming plenty of these vegetables that you can obtain throughout this season will help you boost your immunity. You need to frequently consume both the scallion and the onion along with garlic. It would be enough to consume leek 1-2 times a week on the other hand.

Vitamin C is a must, but...

Don’t forget to include food rich in vitamin C such as orange, kiwi, tangerine and grapefruit in your diet during the autumn and winter months as vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins for prevention of getting a cold. Dietitian Ipek Ertan states that an adult should intake an average of 100 mg of vitamin C on a daily basis to support their immunity system and adds: "Eating two medium-sized fruits would be enough for this. But remember that vitamin C is a fragile vitamin.

The amount of vitamin C decreases when you cut the fruits and keep them waiting, slice them with a metal knife, and especially when you squeeze them. Therefore, the best thing you need to do is, after washing them thoroughly, to eat them out of your hand".

Consume bread with sourdough

Beta-glucan is an important nutritional element approved by the food inspection institutions in the United States and Europe. Beta-glucan included in the nutrients such as oats, yeast and mushroom, activate the immune system by connecting to the specific surfaces on macrophages (white blood cell) performing the first defence activities of our immune system. Especially the beta-glucan in the mushroom and bread yeast is effective in improving immunity. Therefore, be sure to add the mushroom to your nutrition list and prefer bread with sourdough.

Add ginger to soups

The ginger helps strengthening the immunity system as it contains all the vitamins and minerals in its structure and has antioxidant features. You can consume it fresh or dry; however, the studies reveal that the fresh ginger is much more successful in preventing infections compared to that of dry ginger. You can consume it fresh in yoghurt and add it into soups and herbal teas. Drinking 1-2 glasses of herbal tea with ginger within a day will help strengthening your immune system.

Health with medicinal teas in each sip!

Dietitian Ipek Ertan states that you can take advantage of the medicinal teas to strengthen your immune system. According to your taste, you can easily consume your tea with linden or sage or Echinacea twice a day, half an hour before dinner or 1-2 hours after dinner.

Linden tea:

Some substances in linden both prevent the formation of irritation in the throat and accelerate the healing of irritable areas. Green tea can prevent the penetration and reproduction of viruses thanks to the antioxidant substances in its composition. The teas that you can prepare by mixing these two herbs are very effective in protecting the upper respiratory tract. However, this herbal tea should be prepared by brewing, not boiling. Be sure that you consume your tea without sugar after keeping it waiting 5 minutes in hot water.

If you cannot drink herbal tea without sugar, you can add 1 dessertspoon of honey.

Sage and Echinacea:

The respectable studies have proved that the sage and Echinacea are very effective in protecting the body against viruses and bacteria that can orally penetrate into the body.

You can help your body in defending against the illnesses by consuming two herbs together or separately once or twice a day by brewing. You can add cinnamon in while brewing.

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Photo courtesy to Becky Altinman

BÜYÜKADA WALKING TOUR IWI members came together on a lovely day for the Buyukada Walking Tour. Buyukada is the largest of the “Prince’s Islands” located in the Sea of Marmara. It’s a definite must-see if you haven’t experienced it already!

CREDITS: Photo courtesy of Karen Ciftci

HEYBELIADA WALK Another lovely stroll around the “Prince’s Islands” was experienced during the Heybeliada walk. Members enjoyed the gorgeous weather while having a chance to bond with each other. Check out the IWI events page to join in on the activities!

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Bookshelf

RECOMMENDED READING Hello, book lovers! The holiday season can be a stressful time. So, take a much-deserved break out of your busy schedule to enjoy some pleasure reading with these suggestions from LALE. Don’t forget to make some hot chocolate, light a candle, and grab a blanket while you sit back, relax, and enjoy!

CREDITS: Kate Sweeney has been a librarian for 12 years and is currently the Director of a public library in the US state of Pennsylvania. She has a Master’s in Library Science.

KATE’S RECOMMENDED READS

EDITOR’S PICK

Crazy Rich Asians

by Kevin Kwan

The Happiness Project

by Gretchen Rubin

Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

If you’re looking for a light read and a few laughs, Crazy Rich Asians is a good place to start. Made popular by the 2018 film, it tells the story of a young man from a rich family who tries to convince his family that his Americanborn Chinese girlfriend is the love of his life.

The Happiness Project is a memoir of the author’s one-year project to make the most of life and find happiness in what she has. This self-help book will leave you feeling good about yourself and grateful for all of life’s blessings.

It’s an oldie but goodie, and a classic winter favorite. It’s worth a re-read, but if you still haven’t read Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, this is a good time of year to start. It’s the heartwarming story of four young sisters trying to find love and joy in their humble lives and in each other.

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Feature

Feature by Caitlin Diebler Photos courtesy of Dhoku.

TREASURES FROM TURKEY Holiday shopping can be quite overwhelming. Caitlin Diebler helps to simplify the process by highlighting some unique gift ideas so you can share the charm of Istanbul with your loved ones.

If you’re lucky enough to travel home for the holidays, Christmas is the opportune time to share the beauty and charm of Istanbul with family and friends. The sights, colors, textures and smells of Constantinople are impossible to bottle up, but certain local treasures can make perfect and unique gifts for loved ones. But how do you know where to start? Below are great options and tips for selecting meaningful presents.

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Gift your beloved caffeine enthusiast with a cezve (or ibrik).

This small long-handled pot is designed specifically for making Turkish coffee. Consider choosing a copper cezve.

The metal is not only aesthetically pleasing but is considered the finest practical conductor of heat. Select a thicker pot lined with 100% lead free tin. Complete the Turkish coffee experience by adding a Turkish coffee mill. These can get pricey, but the grounds of good Turkish coffee rely heavily on its perfectly fine grind. Opt for tradition and buy a manual grinder. Match the copper to the cezve and the functional piece will look great when displayed in the kitchen.

Along the lines of copper, a classic bakir tavada would also make a great gift. The small pan is perfect for omelets or if you wish to take it upon yourself to make menemen for the whole family.

when held directly into a flame. The thread will immediately self-extinguish once removed. The ash produced will look like a dark bead and shrivel to powder once touched.

Located in the Grand Bazaar, check out Dhoku (translated as “texture”). They sell 100% organic handspun and handwoven products on looms in Anatolia. Choose from traditional and contemporary collections and designs, naturally dyed from plant sources.

If you fancy modernity over tradition, head to the trendy Galata neighborhood. Lunapark concept store has an assortment of gift options from Turkey’s leading designers.

They sell dainty jewelry, unique apparel, original accessories, cosmetics, stationery, and funky home décor. It could be a great choice for when your luggage space is limited.

The holidays are a perfect time for pampering! You can’t bring a Turkish hamam home (although we can dream), but you can offer small tokens of its indulgence. A soft peshtemal (thin hamam towel) is essential to the ancient steam bath. Visit Jennifer’s Hamam, located in the Arasta Bazaar. Canadian businesswoman, Jennifer Gaudet works with local weavers to sell 100% GOTS certified organic Turkish threads. Check out Jennifer’s olive oil-based soaps—blended with pomegranate, fig, spicy pepper, bay laurel, tar, jasmine, cinnamon, goat milk, and Moroccan argan to moisturize winter skin.

Without a doubt, the best gift is you! Enjoy spending time with those who are dear to you and share with them a small sparkle of enchanting Istanbul.

If you’re feeling extra jolly, a proper Turkish carpet is THE gift to give. Choosing a rug is an art and it’s important to know what to look for to avoid being scammed. The number of threads and its fiber content are important determiners of the rug’s value. Only consider hand woven carpets, with upwards of 120 knots per square inch. Turkish rugs can be made of silk, wool, or cotton blends, but only buy naturally colored threads. Silk carpets are typically the most expensive but often the most beautiful. A genuine shop owner will have no problem demonstrating the authenticity of his products.

The only way to know if the carpet is woven with pure silk is to remove a strand and burn it. Pure silk thread only burns

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Feature

CREDITS: Photos courtesy of Karen Ciftci

THE LANGUAGE DIMENSION The Growing Up Bilingual Seminar was held in honor of Latvia’s centennial anniversary. It was televised nationally in Latvia complete with a cultural performance organized by the Latvian Culture Association. CEO and Owner of MINE International Preschool Karen Ciftci tells us more about the workshop.

The Language Dimension by Karen Ciftci – Owner, CEO of MINE International www.minepreschool.com

THE LANGUAGE DIMENSION Our special interest workshop entitled ‘The Language Dimension’ was presented at the Leton Kultur Dernegi at Biltes Kolej in Kagithane on Saturday 17th November 2018 in celebration of Lavia’s 100 Years Anniversary

The seminar and expert panel covered the following topics: • • • • •

Age appropriate developmental guidelines for language development in children.

Teaching methods and learning strategies for students who are learning in a second or additional language.

Assessment methods used for bilingual learners.

The importance of the continued development of the mother tongue.

New language acquisition theories and case study examples.

In Istanbul it is an exciting place where East meets West, cultures fuse and blend to make an environment of dynamism and hope for all.

The workshop was given by Mrs Karen Ciftci, BA (Hons), MSc, ECIS, CIM, IOD Business owner of MINE International Chairwoman of International Women of Istanbul

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13 Years – Director of International School 5 Years Judge -National Business Awards UK 5 Years Judge–National Customer Services UK Designer of British Standard BS8600 Launched BS ISO10002 at House of Commons Launched CC FORM European Complaints

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President 2001 Society of Consumer Professionals – UK, USA, Europe Master in Dance Science Cambridge Master in International Education 15 Years - Director in UK Companies

Affairs

Our children, not least our pioneers for the future world, are trying to conform and compete in an educational system that at best is compromised by the fact that children are not able communicate at all times in all cases effectively.

Welcome to the bilingual or multilingual world.

As an owner of an international school, I have seen how children can communicate across borders and without barriers with the singular motivation of “Play”. It is critical for us to share in their innocence of finding some common thing that can bring us to share an experience and share a physical object. The thing is, as we age we can easily lose our in-depth power of observation. I find that very young children are extremely expert about man y things since they have time for watching intently and analysing what is going to come next, because, if you want to know the answer, ask a child. They have the talent and the purity of innocence of not predicting or ignoring or seeing what we want to see, but speaking the raw truth as they see it.

We explored children’s language development from birth to five, discussing the un-born child and how s/he is exposed to environmental sound in the womb and recognises the mother’s voice. For early years foundation stage language development, we focused upon speaking and listening skills.

By the age of 5, children have a vocabulary of between 2000 - 10,000 words having mastered most of the phonemes or sound units of the speech in their home language or community. We discussed word order, syntax, natural grammatical errors in speech that demonstrate an over generalization of rules and yet this demonstrates the child’s understanding of rules. Workshop participants laughed about irregular verbs in English such as ‘runned’ instead of ‘ran’ and ‘winned’ instead of ‘won’, ‘hitted’ instead of ‘hit’ and ‘bringed’ instead of ‘brought’ commenting that their children made these mistakes. They were surprised at my suggestion to ‘not correct’ grammatical speech errors since research indicates that children within a given language community would achieve a similar level of speech grammatically by age 5 regardless of correction (barring cases of medical issues preventing speech, or extreme privation).

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Teaching Strategy – Positive Encouragement for High Self-Esteem As adult role models, we agreed that we should ‘interpret, repeat, support, extend and provide models of speech’ for children learning languages to expose the child to the full range of purposes and models of language in their given environment, without over correction.

“What is language and what does it mean?”

There is the challenge in defining literacy in a multilingual environment, considering that it may be embedded in the political, social and philosophical context of the time. Perceptions have a profound influence on how children are prepared for literacy in the early years. Do children write lists or notes when they play? How much talk is an emulation of adult behaviour in roleplay? Do children ‘value’ literacy?

Mother tongue promotion and usage should be encouraged and children should use their most comfortable language to express ideas and we use our EAL support to explain unfamiliar concepts to children in their home language.

It is key for children to make literacy transfers from their mother tongue to the language of acquisition, so therefore please never supress, but always encourage mother tongue usage.

Language, a system of conventional spoken or written symbols by means of which human beings, as members of a social group and participants in its culture, express themselves.

The functions of language include communication, the expression of identity, play, imaginative expression, and emotional release.

Parents liked the inclusion of the words ‘identity’ and ‘play’. They thought that ‘imaginative expression’ and ‘emotional release’ described their children!

For further information about bilingual learning please contact Karen Ciftci at info@minepreschool.com

Teaching Methods for Speaking & Listening

TRANS DISCIPLINARY ACTIVITIES

Learning Strategies to Talk, Acquire Language & Understand Meaning

Introduce topic or activity

CIRCLE TIME

What do we already know?

Include learner feedback and requests in lesson plan

QUESTION TIME

What would we like to find out?

Finding cues and clues

SHOW & TELL

Interaction with materials

Working Together - Teams

GROUP WORK

Group games and activities

Reflection & Assessment

FEEDBACK TIME

What have we learnt?

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Lale Community

Photos courtesy of Karen Ciftci

SUMMER POTLUCK FUN

As the summer heat is beginning to subside and we start to feel autumn in the air, let’s say a final goodbye to the Istanbul summer with an IWI Annual Potluck Family Picnic.

Lets's have a fun packed day with our families and celebrate the international cultures by showcasing our traditional foods by bringing our native foods/snacks to the table.

The location is ideal for families, with playgrounds, biking tracks, a space for skating, etc., with Migros, restaurants and bars within walking distance in case anyone needs anything.

Remember it’s a Potluck, so each family gets their own food/ snacks and drinks. You are also welcome to bring games, cards, balls, etc.

Let's all get together, connect, and give a fabulous farewell to summer 2018!!

Chairwoman Karen Ciftci with Rana Baroncelli, the IWI Mums N Kids Coordinator

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Courtesy of Naila Hasan

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Poetry Corner

ISTANBUL ON A NOVEMBER MORNING Welcome to LALE’s new Poetry Corner! Take a moment to breathe in some beauty and inspiration from the literary artists in our midst. This holiday season, Verena Ringe takes on a stroll through the city on a lovely November day.

CREDITS: Poem by Verena Ringe. Leaf photo by Pixabay. Street photo by Sara Hassan.

ISTANBUL ON A NOVEMBER MORNING

By Verena Ringe

Coal smoke from a thousand fires the smell of wet leaves mingled with the raindrops on hungry dust In the park, early morning the shoulders are hunched against the winds and the drizzle Shadows of overhanging branches a young couple an occasional kiss the holding of hands making it worth while getting wet Long queues at the post office the bills get paid at the last moment.

The rain comes down relentless in even whispers Tall flights of steps are waterfalls and streets muddy torrents.

The bus takes on more and more of the steaming crowd until there is no room left for the hot breath

The men at the corners waiting for work dry place out of the rain under sheltering roofs caked to the knees muddy and wet Pretty girls in latest fashions just a little too long fluster and giggle in groups Brightly painted around the handle of umbrellas fingernails gleam red in the grey light Crammed with business taxis rush past leaving sprays leisurely falling in pools of water Ferryboats loose shape become sound on the Bosphorus's whirling mist

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Travel

Story and photos by Catie Funk

VISIT LUXEMBOURG It’s a small but unique country. While it infuses the cultures of its prominent neighboring nations, Luxembourg also enjoys a special culture of its own.

Catie Funk takes us through its streets, imparting invaluable advice along the way.

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Luxembourg’s unique location bordering Belgium, France, and Germany gives it a rich history, an abundance of adventurous activities, and an exceptional culinary scene.

This small country draws pieces of its culture from the larger countries surrounding it, but still retains its own distinct identity. And you’ll find every type of European landscape here, from dense forests to green rural countryside.

Luxembourg City, famed for its medieval old town situated atop sheer cliffs, is best explored on foot.

For tour lovers, guided group tours of the capital are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 pm via the Tourism Office. Otherwise, you can grab a map from their office and take a self-guided tour at your own pace, our preference.

The self-guided route takes you through 27 stops that meander through downtown Luxembourg City and then descend the old fortified city walls built into the cliffs to the Peterus Valley below.

The route starts near the Tourism Office situated at the corner of William Square. Making a small loop around this square, you’ll see the Town Hall and the Grand Duchal Palace.

Although the Palace is only open to tourists from mid-July until the end of August, visitors can snap a few pictures of the gate and guards positioned in their guardhouses outside the entrance of one of the most beautiful Hispano-Moorish facades in Europe.

Just north of William Square is Place d'Armes, that has been the heart of the city for centuries. In the 1670s it was restructured into a military parade ground—hence the name, Arms Square. Now it’s the city’s shopping center, lined with boutique shops and plenty of eateries.

From Place d’Armes, walk via Rue Chim towards Constitution Square, west of Notre Dame Cathedral. Constitution Square overlooks the Pettresse Valley and has a Ferris wheel that gives you an even better view of the valley and nearby Pont Adolphe bridge. If you have time, you can enter into the valley here.

One of the largest buildings in the city center, 16th century Notre Dame Cathedral combines Gothic and Renaissance style and other ornaments. In 1870, it received cathedral status and remains the country’s only cathedral.

The cathedral’s high ceiling, massive columns, and 19thcentury stained glass windows are well worth a look. Part of the cathedral now serves as the National Library.

From the Cathedral, head to the National Archives which will lead you to the famed Chemin de la Corniche, one of Europe’s most beautiful balconies. This cliffside pedestrian street runs beneath the buildings built into the cliff, allowing visitors to enjoy the hotel’s balcony views for free, without entering the hotel.

The Corniche overlooks the Holy Ghost Citadel, the heart of the Luxembourg Justice, and the lower town of Grund.

You are rewarded for the long walk as you descend the Chemin de la Corniche towards the Bock Montre Bridge with outstanding valley views! We walked by foot into the valley, but an elevator is also available.

Following the route, signs appear marking the Wenzel Route.

It takes you along the sides of the fortress walls exploring

one of the Luxembourg City’s major attractions, the Bock Casemates. Carved in the 1600s by the Spanish rulers at that time, the subterranean tunnel system winds its way under the city. The tunnels held troops, military supplies, and even horses. On this walk, you can still see the 23 kilometers of casemates, and peer through the gates, giving you an idea of what they looked like centuries ago.

Next on the self-guided tour, you explore the old Wenzel wall and enter the Grund neighborhood through the Neimenster Cultural Exchange Center. The center hosts indoor and outdoor concerts and seminars. You’ll also see the theater and conference halls.

From the rear of the cultural center, visitors can climb the stairs through the remains of the semicircular towers that date back to the 1390s. Here, you ascend out of the valley opposite the Chemin de la Corniche.

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To us, the less-crowded Grund neighborhood was the best part of our self-guided tour. Here, the streets are lined with rows of cookie-cutter apartments glued together, side by side. They have no yards or gardens, just three- or four-story buildings with shops or restaurants on the ground floor.

During Christmas, the neighborhood hosts a small six-stall Christmas market with live music!

If you prefer not to do as much walking, and don’t want to descend into the valley, skip the self-guided route and opt for these five main sights: Notre Dame Cathedral, Constitution Square, Willam Square, Place d'Armes, Chemin de la Corniche.

One day is sufficient to see Luxembourg city. While the culture isn’t much different from parts of Germany, Luxembourg has an interesting mix of cultures from its bordering countries. If you’re ever traveling from France to Germany or Switzerland, it’s a perfect stop-over.

Our brief visit did leave me more curious about the rest of Luxembourg. If your schedule allows, we suggest you expand your itinerary by a couple of days to visit some tourist gems outside the capital city, like some of the many castles that dot the landscape. Vianden Castle ranks as the most popular. The beautiful countryside is densely forested.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUXEMBOURG CITY: What should I wear?

Luxembourg City is easy to navigate by foot. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes. If visiting during the winter, comfy, warm clothes must be worn.

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What was the language? Was it easy to communicate?

The city has a unique mixture of languages, cultures, and styles. The official languages of Luxembourg are French, German, and Luxembourgish. French was the preferred language of most shop owners as we bought food and toured the city. However, the locals were very friendly and patient with our English as we spoke neither French nor German.

What is the currency?

Like most western EU countries, the official currency is the Euro.

How do you get there?

Having a car allows for flexibility while traveling, but it also means extra money for gas and parking. During the winter, Christmas markets, and busy summer months, parking is limited.

Many trains and bus transit to Luxembourg. The train station is a lengthy, 30-minute walk to the city. A taxi would be quicker and would save your energy for sight-seeing.

Where to eat?

At the time of our visit, the Christmas markets were in full swing. It's the perfect place to get a good bratwurst and fried potato cakes. Eating an early lunch means you will avoid the crowds and lines that begin in the afternoon.

For lunch in Grund, Brosso Brasserie provides fresh homemade dishes from the finest ingredients. The beloved German Spätzle, also known as "little sparrows," are soft egg noodles that are fried in a mozzarella and white wine sauce.

Mixing traditional noodles with bacon or mushrooms topped with a fried egg makes it a customer favorite and a Bosso signature dish.

Where can I satisfy my sweet tooth?

Visitors cannot go to Luxembourg City without visiting the Chocolate House located in the heart of the city situated directly in front of the Grand Ducal Palace.

The highlight of the Chocolate House is the " Hotchocspoon."

The " Hotchocspoon" is a wooden spoon buried in a big square of chocolate. Choosing your Hotchocspoon from the umpteen flavors will be the hardest decision to make: mint chocolate, dark chocolate, sea-salt caramel chocolate, just to name a few.

The Hotchocspoon order comes with a cup of warm milk, a smaller cup of hand-whipped cream, and a large homemade marshmallow on the side. For an extra splurge, you can order a shot of your favorite liquor. To make the hot chocolate, you swirl the spoon in the warm milk and wait for it to melt. Then, just sit back and enjoy as it turns your milk into a rich, dark color, sneaking in a good lick or two of the melting chocolate along the way. Alternative non-dairy options such as almond milk, rice milk, and lactose-free milk are also available.

Should I get the Luxembourg Card?

This card gives you free access to more than 60 museums and tourist attractions and allows free use of trains and buses on the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg’s public transport network. The Luxembourg Card is available for 1-3 days, and the days do not have to be consecutive. If you plan to explore Luxembourg for more than one day, the prices are well worth it (a three-day Family Card for up to five people prices at 68 Euro).

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Travel

Photos by Yasmin Nooreddin

REST AND RELAXATION IN

AÄžVA

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While you’re in Sile, take a little side trip to another fun destination—the small resort town of Agva, which lies along the Black Sea. Many Istanbul residents enjoy making a stop here where they can absorb some natural beauty. It’s also just a good place to make a day or weekend trip.

Because of its location, Agva offers restaurants with fresh fish and waterside views. It’s a good place to detox from the stresses of city life or to enjoy a quiet romantic getaway. You can take nice strolls along the beach or gaze at the stars while camping at the Agva Green Park Camping Site.

Whatever your interests, a quiet breather in Agva can help you clear your mind rejuvenate before heading back to the city.

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celebrate seasons

It’s that special time of year when people from all different backgrounds have something to celebrate.

Whether you’re lighting a tree, lighting a candle, or lighting your heart, we at Lale Magazine would like to wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays!

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

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celebrate seasons

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Light, on 7th November. Diwali is a holiday filled with bright colors and candles, which represent good overcoming evil and light overcoming darkness. In Turkey, the community waits for a month to allow adherents to be with friends and family in India, which was the birthplace of Hinduism and has the largest Hindu population. The Friends of India Association in Istanbul plans to host a Diwali celebration on 8th December at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus hotel.

CREDITS: Photo courtesy of Pixabay

‘TIS THE SEASON

Christians prepare for Christmas on 25th December to honor the birth of Jesus.

Christmas is a time of joy and cheer, a time to gather with loved ones, and a time for great festivities. Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus on 25th December.

In Istanbul, mass is held in many of the historical churches across the city on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. One of the most popular places to visit is the Church of St. Anthony of Padua, the largest Catholic church in the city.

As you gear up for the special day, join IWI for the Grand Bazaar Christmas shopping spree on 27th November to check off your holiday shopping list!

HANUKKAH

Jewish communities prepare for the eight days of Hanukkah.

Jewish communities around the world are celebrating Hanukkah starting from sundown on 2nd December.

The holiday marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after it was destroyed by Greek forces. After a successful revolt at the time, there only remained enough oil to light the Temple’s eternal flame for one day. But the oil miraculously continued to burn for eight days, the same amount of time it would take to produce fresh oil.

The miracle is celebrated by lighting a candle on each of the eight days of Hanukkah before the sun sets. Fried potato pancakes called latkes are a popular dish served in Jewish communities during this holiday. Synagogues across the city plan to mark the occasion. Some of the notable synagogues are located in Karakoy, Ortakoy, Sisli, and Kadikoy.

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MAWLID AN-NABI Turks join Muslims around the world on 19th November to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) more than 1,500 years ago.

Interior photos of Cakirca Hasan Pasa Masjid taken by Selma Elgamal.

Photos of Masjid an Nabawi and Sultanahmet Mosque taken

by Sara Hassan.

Across the globe, Muslims commemorated the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), in a celebration called Mawlid an-Nabi. The day is a public holiday in most Muslim-majority countries.

Muslims gathered in mosques and homes for prayers and spiritual reflection, while listening to Quranic recitations and singing praises of their Messenger. Events were held in mosques across Turkey, including in Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Edirne, Gaziantep, Hatay, Konya, Hakkari, and Sanliurfa. A special Turkish tradition was observed by passing out boxes of pastries to everyone on the major “Kandil” holidays, of which this is one.

Programs were even organized in smaller local mosques. On the Asian side of Istanbul, a group of expat students, who came to the city from around the world for spiritual studies, gathered to honor the day at the Cakirca Hasan Pasa Masjid in Uskudar. A local reciter of poetry, called a munshid, delivered a lyrical rendition a famous 11th century ode to the Prophet Muhammad.

The commemorations are in honor of the Prophet’s life, character, and the virtuous Islamic teachings that he brought to the world.

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Lifestyle

YABANCI SAY WHAT? Everyone living abroad has had a moment where they say something and immediately realize it was not what they had intended. This is usually a harmless slip of the tongue, but can at times be embarrasing. Here are some stories from our readers.

Once while staying at a hotel I called down to reception to ask for an iron. She then asked if I would like one or two. I thought to myself, what kind of irons do they use it turkey? Doubting my ambidextrous abilities, I opted for one. Imagine my surprise when the bellboy came to my door with not an iron, but an ayran. Afiyet olsun.

-Vanessa, France The time had come for my parents to meet my boyfriend’s parents. They made us a gorgeous dinner and were very welcoming. I also took the opportunity to impress them with my Turkish skills. I said with a big smile “köfte pire var mı?”. My intent was to ask about the meatball puree, unfortunately I had insinuated there were fleas in the food. Oops.

-Clara, Slovenia One day I went to my local bakery to buy a kilo of börek for a little get-together I was having. I asked the man at the counter if he could please cut it up for me. I said politely, “keserim seni”. I had unknowingly told him, I wıll stab you. Thus my career as a bakery gangster had begun.

-Helen, Australia A friend of mine was staying at my house for the weekend. When she went to take a shower she said, “just let me grab my toilet treats” I thought to myself what exactly is she going to take in there with her? Candy?

Music? Perhaps a martini? In fact there was no party in the bathroom, just her toiletries. Disappointing.

-Alyah, Kuwait Walking down the street one day I ran into my Turkish teacher. I presented him to my friend, saying “kocam”. Obviously I had been looking for the word hocam (teacher), but had instead mistakenly called this man my husband. Potato, potahto.

-Ferdouss, Morocco In the early stages of dating my boyfriend I innocently (no stalking I swear) saw a message pop up on his phone. I would normally not take much notice, except this message had a kiss emoji. I felt the anger in me rising and said to my boyfriend, “so who is Anne??” He said calmly Anne is mother in Turkish. Egg on my face.

-Anonymous, USA

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Mums ‘N Kids

KIDS’ KORNER: PAPER SNOWFLAKES

As you ring in the new year, try something traditional with your kids. It’s simple, low cost, and loads of fun. Shower some joy around the house with homemade paper snowflakes! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make them.

CREDITS: Photos by Sara Hassan

Remind your children that no two snowflakes are alike, and each one is unique just like them!

Hang your snowflakes up around the house or share them with friends and family.

They’re great to add to gift boxes and greeting cards. And you can also add soglitter to spice up the fun.

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First, take a regular sheet of paper and fold the edges together to make a square.

Fold the other half over the first by another one-third.

Cut off the excess paper, so you have a folded triangle.

Cut off the edge to make a smooth top.

Fold this triangle in half to make a smaller triangle.

Cut fun shapes into the triangle. The more you cut, the cooler your snowflake will look.

Take this new triangle and fold down one corner by one-third.

And voila! You have a gorgeous snowflake.

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News

Courtesy of Karen Ciftci

11/11: ARMISTICE DAY CENTENNIAL

British Consulate hosts Artmistice Day ceremony in Istanbul Photo of Karen Ciftci on the bus is with Fiona Slay (wife of a British Army officer).

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This year marks 100 years since the end of World War I. The signing of an official armistice led to the cessation of hostilities in 1918. On 11th November, leaders from around the world came together to honor those who fought and died in battle. Moments of silence were held across the globe at 11:00 am.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in France, where he attended Armistice Day ceremonies in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron.

In Turkey, the British Legion held a remembrance service, where Crimean and Gallipoli Flags were placed together at the Gallipoli Memorial in East Thrace. World War I led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of the modern nation-state of Turkey.

Here in Istanbul, the British Consulate also hosted a wreathlaying event at the Haydarpasa Cemetery. The cemetery in Uskudar was initially established for British military personnel who fought in the Crimean War, but it also has graves of the Commonwealth soldiers who fought in both World Wars, as well as British citizens. IWI Chairwoman Karan Ciftci attended the commemoration ceremonies. The service was led by Canon Ian Sherwood of Christ Church. Most nations that participated in the war were represented at the event.

Following the ceremony, the attendees gathered at the Florence Nightingale Musem, a place that honors the renowned nurse who worked bravely through the Crimean War. She serves as an example of the contributions of women during times of war.

Fiona Slay (IWI member, Programs Coordinator for 2017-2018 and esteemed wife of a British Army Lieutenant Colonel)

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Newcomers IWI is always welcoming new people. Members are encouraged to get to know each other through many activities, including tours, trips, and plenty of food outings!

Discovering Istanbul New IWI members take a stroll through Istanbul together, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Istanbul has a diverse expat community. It’s a place where East meets West and modernity meets tradition.

CREDITS: Photo courtesy of Karen Ciftci

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Newcomers

Turkish Breakfast IWI members join together for a traditional Turkish breakfast. Breaking bread together is a fun and exciting way to get to know each other and to share ideas and experiences.

CREDITS: Photo by Karen Ciftci

Newcomers Coffee Meet-up First-time IWI members gather for coffee at Caffe Nero in Istenye Park. Members are encouraged to meet new people and make new friends through regular group meet-ups.

CREDITS: Photo courtesy oF Karen Ciftci

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groups and associations Have a particular passion or want to learn one? There are different social clubs and associations to get involved with in Istanbul. It is a great way to expand your community, make new friends, and find support!

ART & CULTURE FRIENDS OF ARIT ISTANBUL

Friends of ARIT, was established to support the ARIT (American Research Institute of Turkey) in Turkey; and runs a year-round programme of tours and lectures for members and guests. Membership is open to all interested residents of Istanbul. Contact: 0 (212) 257 81 11.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The photo club, a group of international members of varying skill levels (basic to semi-professional), and share the common desire to capture the world in a photograph and explore Istanbul while doing so.

Contact Tammy Ni: photoclubofistanbul@gmail.com.

BIBLE STUDY & CHURCHES UNION CHURCH OF ISTANBUL

Union Church of Istanbul is an international, interdenominational church that offers services in English.

Contact: ucistanbul.org

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

International Women’s Bible Study group meets Tuesdays from 10:00 until 12:30. Contact Vicki Günay: 0 (532) 314 1134.

KIDS BOY SCOUTS

Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts of America are youth programmes for character development and leadership training.

All boys holding a foreign passport are welcome. Cub Scouts: boys ages 6-10.

Boy Scouts: boy ages 11- 18. Contact Vicki Günay: 0 (532) 314 11 34 or graygunay@gmail.com

GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts is dedicated to helping girls build leadership skills through the development of strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Girls ages five and up are welcome. Contact Kat Bekham: 0 (542) 300 24 92 or usagsoistanul@gmail.com

SPEECH BUBBLES

Speech Bubbles Theatre, is a drama group composed of amateur and professional dancers, singers/musicians from the international community; which also runs a part-time school of performing arts for children and adults on Saturday mornings.

Contact: tom@speechbubbles.org

NETWORKING INTERNATIONS

InterNations is where globally minded people have the opportunity to network and exchange valuable tips and topics regarding expatriate subjects. For information visit our website: www.internations.org

TOASTMASTERS INT’L ISTANBUL

The English-speaking Istanbul Toastmasters Club helps members improve their communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Contact: vpmembership@ istanbultoastmasters.org

PAWI (Profn’l American Women of Ist.) PAWI is a network of American and Canadian women living in Istanbul that strives to empower and support members by promoting personal and professional growth. Contact: pawimembership@gmail.com

SPORTS OTTOMAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Players of all ages (17+) and all levels of fitness are welcome. We practise Saturday 16:00-18:00, except on game days. www.ottomansrugby.com

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ISTANBUL RUGBY CENTER

Rugby Club in Istanbul has coaching for children and teenagers. Turkish, English, French and Spanish are spoken. www. istanbulrugbycenter.com

iTEAM

An Expat Football Community of amateurs who enjoy playing and learning football. Ages, skills and experience welcome. Facebook: @ iTeamFootball

NATIONAL GROUPS AMERICAN WOMEN OF ISTANBUL

AWI is a social network open to American and Canadian citizens in Istanbul. Contact Monisha Kar or Sia Israfil; awiistanbul@gmail.com

BELGIUM FRIENDS OF ISTANBUL

The Belgian Friends of Istanbul gather every month for social (such as drinks, brunch, or dinner) and cultural activities. Contact: bfistanbul@gmail.com

CHICAS (Spanish Women of Istanbul)

CHICAS unite Latin Americans, Spaniards and others Spanish speakers to socialise and help from each other in a friendly environment. Contact: chicasestambul2016@gmail. com

SUPPORT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS& AL-ANON

For more information and a full listing of all Englishspeaking AA meetings in Turkey with local contacts can be found on the AA Europe website: www. aa-europe.net and www. istalanon.blogspot.com.tr.

Al-Anon meets Thursdays 6:30pm at the Dutch Chapel Union Han, 237-239 Istiklal Caddesi, near Tünel in Beyoğlu.

CIRCOLO ROMA (Comunità italiana)

EAST ASIAN LADIES OF ISTANBUL

ISTANBUL ACCUEIL

The Asian Ladies of Istanbul is a nonprofit social group for ladies from East Asia living in Istanbul. Contact Kim Cakirkaya: kim.cakirkaya@ gmail.com or 0 (533) 463 69 30

Istanbul Accueil provides the French speaking community in Istanbul information on events and activities.

Contact: istaccueil@gmail. com or Website: www. istanbulaccueil.org

DIE BRÜCKE

NVI (Dutch Community of Istanbul)

LUSO BRASILEIRO

The Italian Association organises social activities, Italian/Turkish conversation classes, and much more.

Visit our website for more information: www. circoloroma.com

Die Brücke, a platform for the German-speaking community, organizes social activities and provides information on education and immigration. www.brueckeistanbul.com

DNSI (Dutch School of Istanbul)

DNSI provides Dutch language and cultural lessons to students (3-16 years old); and a one-week Dutch summer school.

Visit our website for more information: www.dnsi.nu

C@RMA

C@rma is a social initiative promoting dialogue between professionals and NGOs. We have volunteer opportunities that require various skill set on our platform, www.4carma.com, and also organise events where NGOs present their projects and brainstorm with other professionals. For more information, contact info@4carma.com.

Dutch Club Istanbul keeps typical Dutch festivities alive and organizes activities for Dutch-speaking community.

Contact Lisette Ruygrok: info@nvi.online

FRIENDS OF INDIA ASSOCIATION

Friends of India Association (FOIA) connects Indians in Istanbul through various social events. Contact foia. istanbul@gmail.com

Portuguese speaking group.

Isabel Ponte Gulpan: 0 (532) 274 16 53

SOUTH AFRICANS IN ISTANBUL

For information please contact: esbie@hotmail.com

SWEA (Swedish Women Edu.Assoc.)

SWEA, a world-wide network for Swedish-speaking women, organises events and activities; and welcomes everyone who speaks Swedish. Contact: istanbul@ swea.org

FRANSIZ FAKIRHANESI

ISTANBUL & I

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

TAILS OF ISTANBUL

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Contact Mother Mary:. psdptr@gmail.com or 0 (212) 296 46 08

Looking for the support of other parents of children with special needs; and additional resources for your child?

Contact Carol Crous: 0 (533) 730 71 48

Fostering dialogue and connecting young leaders to projects that help disadvantaged and displaced communities. İstanbulandi.org A volunteer network to help stray animals in Istanbul, and to promote animal welfare in Istanbul, Turkey and beyond.

Tailsofistanbul.org

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF ISTANBUL CLUBS BOOK CLUB

The Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday. For details, contact Mary Akgüner: books@iwi-tr.org

BRIDGE GROUP

Bridge group meets on Fridays at 10:30. All levels welcome! For details, contact Sandra: 0 (532) 483 5319.

CRAFT GROUP

For details, contact Gaye Hiçdönmez: crafts@iwi-tr.org or 0 (532) 700 0693

MAHJONG CLUB

Mahjong group meets every Monday at 10:30 - 16:00.

No previous experience required! For details, contact Gesa Horna – gesahorna@ aol.com 537 362 4912 Mimo – mimokhanoflynn@ gmail.com 5362732489 MUMS ‘N KIDS MEETUPS IWI has weekly meetups and playgroups organized according to children’s early years ages. Please contact mumsnkids@iwi-tr. org for more information and resources.

ROLLER-BLADE & BIKE GROUP

This is an Asian-side meetup. Bikes can be rented, but bring your own rollerblades.

It’s lots of fun.

For details, contact Gabriele Sailer: gsailer@paradisefruit.eu.

RUNNING GROUP

Running Group is a monthly membership. Thursdays 19:00 & Sundays 8:00, Caddebostan sahil. Contact Marina Khonina: marina. khonina@gmail.com or 0 (534) 982 83 07

TENNIS GROUP

Tennis Group takes place at Istanbul Tennis Academy (ISTA) in Istinye. All levels are welcome! For details, contact IWI Sports Coordinator, Olga: pautova@hotmail.com

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