Yûnus’un Otağı: Animating Nasreddin Hodja’s Anecdote
May 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Date: Friday, 9 May 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (UK time)
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: Free (only for Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London Turkish language course students)
Instructor: Hadra Kubra Erkinay Tamtamis & Nazlican Duruk Erden
Location: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London, 10 Maple Street W1T 5HA (Nearest tube stations: Warren Street and Goodge Street)
Join us for Yûnus’un Otağı: Culture and Language Club. Each session explores a unique aspect of Turkish culture through hands-on activities, storytelling, and discussions, offering an engaging way to enhance language skills.
📌 This Week’s Topic: Animating Nasreddin Hodja’s Anecdote
This week will focus on Animating Nasreddin Hodja’s Anecdote, offering participants a chance to explore the life, humour, and wisdom of Nasreddin Hodja, one of the most beloved figures in Turkish folklore.
Participants will discuss his personality traits—cheerful, wise, observant, and quick-witted—and analyse the deeper meanings behind his famous tales. Engaging activities include speculating on why Nasreddin Hodja rode his donkey backwards, visiting a miniature exhibition showcasing artistic depictions of his stories, and discussing the role of humour in daily life.
The session also features an animation of his famous “Yeast in the Lake” anecdote, where participants will write and perform dialogues, creating an interactive and entertaining learning experience.
Entry Requirements
- This club is exclusively for students enrolled in Turkish language courses at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London.
- Suitable for all levels of Turkish language students. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, this club is a great opportunity to learn about Turkish culture and traditions.
To Register, click here.
For more information, click here or contact us at 0207 387 3036/ londra@yee.org.tr