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This is one snapshot of a series that I captured during a brief ride on the "nostalgic" tram that runs up and down the hill along İstiklal Caddesi, a long pedestrian shopping street.
This is the "nostalgic" tram that runs up and down the hill along İstiklal Caddesi, a long pedestrian shopping street that begins at Taksim Square. Many consider this area as the heart of modern Istanbul.
TILED KIOSK MUSEUM,
İSTANBUL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS.
www.istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr/main_page
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Sama Ritual (Sufi Whirling)
Bursa, Republic of Turkey.
Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning) is a form of Sama or physically active meditation which originated among Sufis, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. It is a customary dance performed within the Sema, or worship ceremony, through which dervishes (also called semazens) aim to reach the source of all perfection, or kemal. This is sought through abandoning one's nafs, egos or personal desires, by listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning one's body in repetitive circles, which has been seen as a symbolic imitation of planets in the Solar System orbiting the sun.
As explained by Sufis:
In the symbolism of the Sema ritual, the semazen's camel's hair hat (sikke) represents the tombstone of the ego; his wide, white skirt represents the ego's shroud. By removing his black cloak, he is spiritually reborn to the truth. At the beginning of the Sema, by holding his arms crosswise, the semazen appears to represent the number one, thus testifying to God's unity. While whirling, his arms are open: his right arm is directed to the sky, ready to receive God's beneficence; his left hand, upon which his eyes are fastened, is turned toward the earth. The semazen conveys God's spiritual gift to those who are witnessing the Sema. Revolving from right to left around the heart, the semazen embraces all humanity with love. The human being has been created with love in order to love. Mevlâna Jalâluddîn Rumi says, "All loves are a bridge to Divine love. Yet, those who have not had a taste of it do not know!"
More details:
1. Sama : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufi_dance
2. Jalaludin Ar-Rumi : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi
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REMAT.
A nostalgic red tram in front of the Beyoğlu station of Tünel (1875) at the southern end of İstiklal Avenue.
İstiklâl Caddesi - Avenida de İstiklal
İstanbul, Türkiye
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Gezi Parkı direnişinin talepleri.
Demands of the Gezi Park resistance.
1. Gezi Park will remain a park.
2. All those responsible for violence against peaceful protesters will resign.
3. Our friends in custody will be released, charges dropped.
4. The right to demonstrate in Taksim Square as well as any public space in any other city will be upheld.
5. Tear gas will be outlawed!
Members of New York City's Turkish community gathered in Zuccotti Park near Wall Street on June 15 to protest the Turkish government's bloody crackdown on peaceful protesters in Taksin Square that day. What began as an effort to preserve a small park in Istanbul has become a national campaign against Turkey's increasingly authoritarian Islamic government, with Turkish activists staging daily demonstrations in front of the Turkish consulate. Greek anti-austerity activists joined the Saturday action, declaring that the Greek and Turkish people were united in the struggle for democracy.
So here I am, finally alone, on Istiqlal St. I decided to call it a day to avoid any further scams. I'd had a con man latch on to me already and had just managed to shake him off, but I decided to leave and not to push my luck too far. Istiqlal St. (Istiqlal Cadessi) in Istanbul is supposed to be an elegant pedestrian street, 1.4 kilometers long, which houses boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries, cafés, pubs, night clubs with live music, historical patisseries, chocolateries and restaurants. The bars and pubs have a very nasty reputation of ripping you of astronomical sums and having bouncers rough you up, so you'd do well to avoid them like the plague. (Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 2014)
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On focus is an example of a Turkish housekeeping lady in action. This is a random hotel in Taksim district in Istanbul, Turkey.
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This is a view of Taksim Square from the top of the Marmara Hotel. Considered the heart of modern Istanbul, Taksim Square is situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. It is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. The site of the Cumhuriyet Anıtı (Republic Monument), which was built in 1928 and commemorates the formation of the Turkish Republic, can be seen (lower left) through the balcony rails.
Taksim is a favourite location for public events such as parades, New Year celebrations or other social gatherings. In this photo, the huge Turkish flags are displayed to commemorate Turkey's Republic Day in 2007.
One of the best spots to get a sense of the scope of this amazing city of over 15 million people is the lounge and restaurant on the top floor of the Marmara Hotel. This is the view over Taksim Square at midnight.
Hamburg, Germany 2013-06-08
Solidarity Demonstration for Gezi Park – Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey
Taksim ist überall! – Taksim is everywhere
#occupygezi
About 2.500 people took to the streets in Hamburg to show their solidarity with the protesters in Turkey.
Hamburg, Germany 2013-06-08
Solidarity Demonstration for Gezi Park – Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey
Taksim ist überall! – Taksim is everywhere
#occupygezi
About 2.500 people took to the streets in Hamburg to show their solidarity with the protesters in Turkey.
From Wikipedia:
Taksim Square (Turkish: Taksim Meydanı) situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, and is the location of the Cumhuriyet Anıtı (Republic Monument), which was built in 1928 and commemorates the formation of the Turkish Republic.
Taksim, from Arabic taqṣīm, means "division" or "distribution". The Taksim square was originally the point where the main water lines from the north of Istanbul were collected and branched off to other parts of the city (hence the name). This use for the area was established by Sultan Mahmud I. The square takes its name from the stone reservoir which is located in this area. Additionally, the word "Taksim" can refer to a special improvisational musical form in Turkish classical music that is guided by the Makam system. There also used to be a military site built in the 19th century but it was demolished in the early 1940s.
Taksim Square today
Taksim is a main transportation hub and a popular destination for both tourists and the native population of Istanbul. İstiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), a long pedestrian shopping street, ends at this square, and a nostalgic tram runs from the square along the avenue, ending near the Tünel (1875) which is the world's second-oldest subway line after London's Underground (1863).
Surrounding Taksim Square are numerous travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, pubs, and international fast food chains such as Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Burger King. It is also home to some of Istanbul's grandest hotels including the InterContinental, the Ritz-Carlton and The Marmara Hotel.
Taksim is also a favourite location for public events such as parades, New Year celebrations or other social gatherings.
Atatürk Cultural Center (in Turkish: Atatürk Kültür Merkezi), a multi-purpose cultural center and opera house, is also located on Taksim Square...
Transportation
Taksim Square is an important hub for public transport in Istanbul. In addition to serving as the main transfer point for the municipal bus system, Taksim Square is also the terminus of the 4.Levent-Taksim subway line of the Istanbul Metro. The İstiklal Avenue-Tünel nostalgic tram line also starts in Taksim.
Taksim's position was given an extra boost on June 29, 2006, when the new funicular line connecting the Taksim Metro station with the Kabataş tramway station and seaport was opened, allowing riders to ascend to Taksim in just 110 seconds.
Demonstrations
The square has been an important venue for political protests during much of its existence. Groups from all sides of the political spectrum in Turkey, as well as many NGOs, try to demonstrate in this square in order to use its visibility for the benefit of their cause. On February 16th, 1969, some 150 leftist demonstrators were injured during clashes with right wing groups in what is known as "Bloody Sunday." In the events known as the Taksim Square massacre, thirty-six left-wing demonstrators were killed by unidentified and allegedly right-wing gunmen on the square during the Labour Day demonstrations of May 1, 1977. Following many other violent incidents, all forms of group protests were banned in the square and the police units maintain a round-the-clock presence to prevent any incidents. The ban doesn't apply to surrounding avenues or streets. Taksim Square was the location of football riots in 2000 when two Leeds United fans were stabbed to death during clashes with Galatasaray fans, the night before the 1999-2000 UEFA Cup semi-final first league match between the two teams.
However, gatherings for events such as New Year's Eve, Republic Day celebrations or mass-screenings of important football matches are excluded from the ban.
Morning rush hour, Zeytinburnu.
Zeytinburnu is the point at which one changes from the Metro to the Tram on your way downtown from Istanbul's airport.
Sama Ritual (Sufi Whirling)
Bursa, Republic of Turkey.
Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning) is a form of Sama or physically active meditation which originated among Sufis, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. It is a customary dance performed within the Sema, or worship ceremony, through which dervishes (also called semazens) aim to reach the source of all perfection, or kemal. This is sought through abandoning one's nafs, egos or personal desires, by listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning one's body in repetitive circles, which has been seen as a symbolic imitation of planets in the Solar System orbiting the sun.
As explained by Sufis:
In the symbolism of the Sema ritual, the semazen's camel's hair hat (sikke) represents the tombstone of the ego; his wide, white skirt represents the ego's shroud. By removing his black cloak, he is spiritually reborn to the truth. At the beginning of the Sema, by holding his arms crosswise, the semazen appears to represent the number one, thus testifying to God's unity. While whirling, his arms are open: his right arm is directed to the sky, ready to receive God's beneficence; his left hand, upon which his eyes are fastened, is turned toward the earth. The semazen conveys God's spiritual gift to those who are witnessing the Sema. Revolving from right to left around the heart, the semazen embraces all humanity with love. The human being has been created with love in order to love. Mevlâna Jalâluddîn Rumi says, "All loves are a bridge to Divine love. Yet, those who have not had a taste of it do not know!"
More details:
1. Sama : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufi_dance
2. Jalaludin Ar-Rumi : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi
Visit Turkey 2013,
REMAT.
Taksim Square, Istanbul, has been in the news the last few days because of civil disturbances. The square is a major transport hub so dislocation will have been quite severe.
Here, in quieter times earlier this year, we see a Guleryuz double decker waiting time. The inscription on the front 'Özel Halk Otobüsü' means the bus is privately owned, running services on behalf of IETT.
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Members of New York City's Turkish community gathered in Zuccotti Park near Wall Street on June 15 to protest the Turkish government's bloody crackdown on peaceful protesters in Taksin Square that day. What began as an effort to preserve a small park in Istanbul has become a national campaign against Turkey's increasingly authoritarian Islamic government, with Turkish activists staging daily demonstrations in front of the Turkish consulate. Greek anti-austerity activists joined the Saturday action, declaring that the Greek and Turkish people were united in the struggle for democracy.
Looking out from the driver's perspective... our cable car slowly makes its way through the crowds of people along Istiklal Street.. viewing the world through rose colored..uh blue colored glasses.. uh windows..
Images from the project 'The Taksim Square Book Club' which looks at one aspect of the so called 'standing man' protest held in Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey. Public reading and informal education has been a notable part of the protest since the earlier days of the movement whilst the material of many of those who chose to stand is reflective, in part, of the thoughtfulness of those that have chosen this motionless protest to express their discontent.
"A woman reads George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four in Taksim Square, Istanbul".
Originally published by Al Jazeera English (www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2013/06/201362410547...) but available for commission either as single images of as a set. Please get in touch at georgehenton@me.com for more information.
More images at www.georgehenton.com or follow @georgehenton on Twitter for updates.
© 2013 George Henton.
Images from the project 'The Taksim Square Book Club' which looks at one aspect of the so called 'standing man' protest held in Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey. Public reading and informal education has been a notable part of the protest since the earlier days of the movement whilst the material of many of those who chose to stand is reflective, in part, of the thoughtfulness of those that have chosen this motionless protest to express their discontent.
"A man reads the Turkish book DiriliÅ Ãanakkale 1915 (Resurrection Gallipoli 1915 in English), written by Turgut Ãzakman on the Battle of Gallipoli, whilst a woman beside him reads George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four in Taksim Square, Istanbul".
Originally published by Al Jazeera English (www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2013/06/201362410547...) but available for commission either as single images of as a set. Please get in touch at georgehenton@me.com for more information.
More images at www.georgehenton.com or follow @georgehenton on Twitter for updates.
© 2013 George Henton.
Sama Ritual (Sufi Whirling)
Bursa, Republic of Turkey.
Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning) is a form of Sama or physically active meditation which originated among Sufis, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. It is a customary dance performed within the Sema, or worship ceremony, through which dervishes (also called semazens) aim to reach the source of all perfection, or kemal. This is sought through abandoning one's nafs, egos or personal desires, by listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning one's body in repetitive circles, which has been seen as a symbolic imitation of planets in the Solar System orbiting the sun.
As explained by Sufis:
In the symbolism of the Sema ritual, the semazen's camel's hair hat (sikke) represents the tombstone of the ego; his wide, white skirt represents the ego's shroud. By removing his black cloak, he is spiritually reborn to the truth. At the beginning of the Sema, by holding his arms crosswise, the semazen appears to represent the number one, thus testifying to God's unity. While whirling, his arms are open: his right arm is directed to the sky, ready to receive God's beneficence; his left hand, upon which his eyes are fastened, is turned toward the earth. The semazen conveys God's spiritual gift to those who are witnessing the Sema. Revolving from right to left around the heart, the semazen embraces all humanity with love. The human being has been created with love in order to love. Mevlâna Jalâluddîn Rumi says, "All loves are a bridge to Divine love. Yet, those who have not had a taste of it do not know!"
More details:
1. Sama : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufi_dance
2. Jalaludin Ar-Rumi : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi
Hamburg, Germany 2013-06-08
Solidarity Demonstration for Gezi Park – Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey
Taksim ist überall! – Taksim is everywhere
#occupygezi
About 2.500 people took to the streets in Hamburg to show their solidarity with the protesters in Turkey.
All photos © 2013 Pete Riches
Do not reproduce, alter, re-transmit or blog my images without my written permission. I remain at all times the copyright owner of this image.
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Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Abu Ayyub al-Ansari's Cemetery
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque (Turkish: Eyüp Sultan Camii) is situated in the district of Eyüp on the European side of Istanbul, near the Golden Horn, outside the Walls of Constantinople. Built in 1458, it was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following their conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
The mosque rises next to the place where Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Turkish: Eyüp Sultan), the standard-bearer of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have been buried during the Arab assault on Constantinople in 670. His tomb is greatly venerated by Muslims, attracting many pilgrims. Some of the personal belongings of Muhammad are preserved in the tomb.
Members of New York City's Turkish community gathered in Zuccotti Park near Wall Street on June 15 to protest the Turkish government's bloody crackdown on peaceful protesters in Taksin Square that day. What began as an effort to preserve a small park in Istanbul has become a national campaign against Turkey's increasingly authoritarian Islamic government, with Turkish activists staging daily demonstrations in front of the Turkish consulate. Greek anti-austerity activists joined the Saturday action, declaring that the Greek and Turkish people were united in the struggle for democracy.