TURKS CELEBRATE IN CITY

| 03 Mar 2015 | 09:05

    turkish days, a weeklong citywide celebration that includes a performance by the turkish whirling dervishes, starts on sept. 27. on sept. 28, in times square, costumed turks dressed in historical garb will march along the broadway plaza, from 41st to 47th streets between noon and 4 p.m.

    on oct. 2 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., grand central terminal will feature a custom-made blue mosque, along with a panorama of istanbul on one side and the famous grand bazaar and spice market on the other. the whirling dervishes will perform throughout the day.

    on oct. 4, the celebration concludes with a street festival on west 41st street between broadway and sixth avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. visitors can buy turkish crafts and eat cuisine from the region.