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DC’s Turkish Festival – Annual Day of Ladino Culture with SHIN DC

October 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Join SHIN-DC at DC’s Turkish Festival
Annual Day of Ladino Culture

Pennsylvania Ave NW
(between 3rd – 6th Streets) Washington, DC
11 AM – 6:30 PM
FREE ADMISSION
LOOK FOR THE SEPHARDIC CULTURE TENT
(Across from John Marshall Park by Penn & 4th)

Learn some Ladino
Learn about folktales of Djoha
Write your name in Solitreo script
Read the news in El Amanaser
Find Ladino resources
Special Guests
Snack on kosher bourekas and raki while they last
Get signed copies of Stella’s Sephardic Table
LADINO SING-ALONG 4pm

Dedicated to the memory of Isak Haleva, Turkey’s Chief Rabbi who passed away in January 2025, ke su alma repoze en ganeden

Enjoy the Festival
– Delicious Turkish Foods & Desserts
– Traditional Turkish Tea, Turkish Coffee w/ Readings
– Live Music & Energizing Dance Performances
– A Bazaar filled with Jewelry, Turkish Ceramics, Copper Goods & More
– Cultural Displays & Kids Tent with Activities

Recognized as the “Best Festival” and “Best Cultural Festival” by Washington City Paper, this grassroots event is proudly organized by the Turkish American community and friends.

Bring the whole family for a day of food, fun, and vibrant culture! Visit shindc.org/TurkishFestival2025 for more info.

Accommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Scent-free Space

Other Accommodations – Sephardic Culture

Organization: Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC)

Livestream or Virtual: No, it’s not

Details

Date:
October 19, 2025
Time:
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Website:
https://shindc.org/turkishfestival2025/

Venue

Organizer

Leila Levi
Phone
202-643-4441
Email
info@shindc.org
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