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Discover the beauty of Turkish Ebru, the traditional art of creating unique patterns on water and transferring them onto paper. With a long history associated with the Ottoman tradition, Ebru is a living art form that continues to evolve today, inspiring contemporary artists and designers around the world.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will experience the fascinating process of floating colours on a specially prepared water surface, manipulating them with brushes and traditional tools, and creating their own one-of-a-kind marbled artwork. No two pieces are ever exactly the same, making Ebru a beautiful combination of art, experimentation, movement and cultural heritage.

The workshop is presented by Michelle Lackenby (Sunday), Hilkat Ozgun and Neslisah Akcan (Saturday), bringing together contemporary artistic practice, cultural knowledge and the rich traditions of Turkish marbling.

Michelle Lackenby is an artist, designer, educator and the creative director of Paperazzi Design Studio, a Melbourne-based creative studio specialising in paper art, design, bookbinding, workshops, events and creative installations.

Discover the flavours, music and traditions of Türkiye at Tesselaar Tulip Festival Turkish Weekend!
Get ready for a delicious taste of Turkish culture! Enjoy favourites including gözleme, baklava, simit, Turkish delight and homemade biscuits (Kurabiye), alongside delicious dishes from Melbourne’s multicultural communities.

And of course… Turkish tea!

For Turkish people, tea is much more than a drink. It represents hospitality, friendship, conversation and togetherness. There’s always a reason to put the kettle on and share a cup with someone!

Relax with a cup of freshly brewed Turkish tea while enjoying the wonderful performances of our talented local artists on stage. 🎶

☕✨ Then discover the magic of Turkish coffee!

Rich, aromatic and traditionally prepared, Turkish coffee is an experience in itself. And if you’re feeling curious, why not have your coffee fortune read?

Our Turkish coffee fortune-telling is always incredibly popular, with long queues forming every year for a chance to discover what the coffee cup might reveal!

Taste it. Sip it. Listen to it. Experience it.
Come and enjoy a little taste of Türkiye among the tulips.

Celebrating the Origin of the Tulip

15-16-17 September 2017
9am to 5pm each day

357 Monbulk Road, Silvan

Many people don’t realise the tulip originated in Turkey. Turkey hosted the world’s first Tulip Festival more than 400 years ago, the love for the Tulip and the tradition is still strong in Victoria today.

This year’s Festival will once again feature demonstrations of art, dance, music and gourmet food, where Victorians will get the opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine.

Without leaving the comfort of Tesselaar Gardens, visitors will vividly experience Turkey.

When you arrive at Tesselaar Gardens, you will find thousands of visitors browsing through over many Festival booths and enjoying the festival’s events on daily basis. At the festival you will be able to:

Enjoy traditional and modern Turkish couture and textiles

See famous Traditional Turkish Marbling artist Esengul Inapulat. She is one of Turkey’s leading Ebru artists. She will run workshops at the festival.

Experience memorable performances of Turkish folk dance workshops,  belly dancing, henna painting and authentic Turkish music organised by Gazi Yalçın. 

Enjoy the aromas and tastes of rich Traditional Turkish cuisine, including Gozleme, meat dishes, Adana Kebab, traditional turnip juice, desserts, baklava, Turkish delights, Turkish apple tea and much more

The Australian Turkish Mehter Band (Marching Band) will perform at 2pm on Sunday, 17 September. A colourful show of culture.

Try Mehmet Balıkel’s traditional Turkish drink, Sherbet.

Try traditional Turkish costumes with the help of the beautifully dressed, Inci Yanık.

Watch the art demonstrations, 

shop in our market bazaar (Turkish Magic) for hand-made Iznik ceramics, Turkish rugs, throws, bags, decorative pillows, traditional jewellery and more. 

Sip a cup of Turkish coffee and after you have finished, turn the cup upside down and have an reader tell you your fortune. It is fun and who knows, you may like what you hear!

We’ll see you at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival Turkish Weekend.

15-16 & 17 September 2017

from 9am to 5pm (each day)

357 Monbulk Road

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to savour Turkish culture and cuisine, so mark your calendars today!

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