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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Healing the Soul | Ruha Şifa
DESCRIPTION:The calligraphy exhibition Healing the Soul (Ruha Şifa) opened on the evening of May 6th at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, bringing together leading names in Turkish calligraphy with a timely and deeply reflective theme: the healing of the human spirit through art. Organised in collaboration with Albayrak Group\, Ruh Sağlığı Derneği (Mental Health Association)\, KimPsikoloji\, and Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, the exhibition explores the profound intersections between traditional Islamic art and mental wellbeing.  \nCurated by Dr Ömer Akgül\, Healing the Soul invites visitors to engage with questions that are both personal and universal: How do we live with hardship? Can suffering be a path toward insight\, patience\, and spiritual depth? Through 15 original works by contemporary Turkish calligraphers\, the exhibition suggests that sacred words—when written with care and contemplation—can become vessels for reflection\, resilience\, and renewal.  \nThe works on display combine centuries-old aesthetic principles with modern emotional resonance\, offering meditative encounters with themes such as divine love\, surrender\, inner freedom\, and the search for balance. Drawing inspiration from both psychological insights and spiritual traditions\, the exhibition is designed not just to be seen\, but experienced inwardly.  \nFeatured artists include Abdullah Furkan Yaman\, Arif Özdem\, Cemali Gündoğdu\, Ceyhun Oydem\, Faruk Eratlı\, Hanife Yiğit Alpaydın\, Mehmet Özel\, Muhammed Nuri Çelikkaya\, Nadir Tatar\, Osman Çiçek\, Senem Demirci\, Yahya Yaldız\, and Zeynep Albayrak. Though many of the artists were unable to attend the opening\, their works speak for themselves—each one a quiet gesture of meaning and care.  \nHealing the Soul is open to the public and will remain on view through 20 May 2025 at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London. \nFor more information on the event please visit Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London’s Website at https://yeelondon.org.uk/ or contact via email at londra@yee.org.tr 
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LOCATION:Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, 10 Maple Street\, London\, W1T 5HA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Yûnus’un Otağı: Animating Nasreddin Hodja’s Anecdote 
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, 9 May 2025  \nTime: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (UK time)  \nDuration: 2 hours  \nFee: Free (only for Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London Turkish language course students)  \nInstructor: Hadra Kubra Erkinay Tamtamis & Nazlican Duruk Erden  \nLocation: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, 10 Maple Street W1T 5HA (Nearest tube stations: Warren Street and Goodge Street)  \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \n📌 This Week’s Topic:  Animating Nasreddin Hodja’s Anecdote  \nThis 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. \nParticipants 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nEntry Requirements \n\nThis club is exclusively for students enrolled in Turkish language courses at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London.\nSuitable 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.\n\n  \nTo Register\, click here.   \nFor more information\, click here or contact us at 0207 387 3036/ londra@yee.org.tr 
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