- Advertisement -- Advertisement -- Advertisement -WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (AA/APP): The annual Turkish Festival in the US capital has become “a cultural bridge connecting people of diverse backgrounds,” Sevtap Schreffler, president of the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATA-DC), said Tuesday. Thousands gathered Sunday at the event on Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol to celebrate Türkiye’s vibrant culture. The festival, organized each year by ATA-DC, is considered the largest Turkish cultural event in the region, featuring folk dance performances, Turkish folk music concerts and artists from several Turkic republics. “The festival’s goal is to promote Turkish culture and art while fostering cross-cultural understanding,” she said. According to the organizers, the annual festival continues to grow each year, serving as a vibrant celebration of Türkiye’s cultural richness in the heart of Washington.