Sharing My Culture, One Dish at a Time

It’s hard to believe that three and a half months have already passed since I arrived in Faenza. Time is flying, and life here has been nothing but wonderful so far.

Recently, I organized a Turkish Night, and it turned into one of the most special memories I’ve had here. I prepared a presentation about Turkiye to introduce my culture, traditions, and daily life, and of course, I couldn’t imagine the evening without food! I cooked some Turkish dishes so everyone could get a real taste of home.

At first, I was a little nervous because I wanted everything to be just right. But once the night started, all that stress slowly disappeared. Watching people enjoy the food, listening to their reactions, and seeing genuine curiosity about Turkiye made me so happy. By the end of the evening, the smiles and warm feedback I received were the best gift I could ask for.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined—it meant the world to me, and I’m grateful that I had the chance to share a piece of my culture with you.