Young Turks prepare to dance: Images from Seattle’s TurkFest

Originally published October 18, 2015 at 6:47 pm Updated October 19, 2015 at 6:41 am

Belize Ozhan, 11, left, and Defne Cetken, 10, prepare to perform a dance at TurkFest 2015 at Seattle Center on Sunday. They were part of the Anadolu Youth Dancers. The dances depict life in Turkish villages. (John Lok/The Seattle Times)

Medallions are worn by a young dancer at TurkFest 2015 at Seattle Center on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. (John Lok/The Seattle Times)

Young members with the Anadolu Youth Dancers perform at TurkFest 2015. (John Lok/The Seattle Times)

Children wearing Silifke dance costumes perform during TurkFest 2015. (John Lok/The Seattle Times)

Alex Kiral, 17, wears a hat adorned with crocheted charms during his performance. The hat is traditionally worn by Turkish militiamen. The charms are typically made by women and represent different meanings and memories. (John Lok/The Seattle Times)

Pans of food await hungry diners at TurkFest 2015 at Seattle Center. (John Lok/The Seattle Times)

TurkFest 2015 offered dancing, food and other festivities at Seattle Center.

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John Lok

Seattle Times staff photographer

John Lok