Turkish Embassy in Washington hosts jazz night ahead of diplomatic centennial

Türkiye’s Embassy in Washington hosted a jazz evening featuring JazzDC All-Stars, led by Paul Carr, and guest vocalist Lena Seikaly.

A souvenir photo after the concert

The concert was part of an event organized in collaboration with The Fund to Conserve United States Diplomatic Treasures Abroad.

250 years and a century of ties

Guests watching the concert

According to the embassy, the concert provided a fitting occasion to celebrate Turkish-American friendship and cooperation on the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States and on the eve of the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Shared diplomatic and cultural heritage

Opening remarks were delivered by Ambassador Sedat Önal, former U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Marc Grossman, DHKF Executive Director Andrea Tracey and DHKF President Michael Sonnenreich. The speakers highlighted the importance of preserving the two countries’ shared diplomatic and cultural heritage, with particular reference to the historic Hiawatha boat and Ahmet Ertegün’s contribution to the development of jazz in the United States, stressing that safeguarding this heritage also helps build the future.

Ambassador Sedat Önal delivers opening remarks

Ambassador Önal with DHKF officials and guests

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