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[Cultural Identity – Cyprus]
[Bahar TASHELI][Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, Lecturer at Cyprus
International University]
BAHARSPRING
I come from CYPRUS
Cyprus
Island of Aphrodite (Venus), the goddess of beauty
What animals are Cyprus famous for?
Food!
Mint
Olives
Pita and Hummus
ME!
1974-2003 Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots divided by border.
CYPRUS: DIVIDED COUNTRY
VIDEO
2 CULTURES OF CYPRUS: Ethnicity
2 CULTURES OF CYPRUS: Religion
Greek Orthodox (Christian) Islam
2 CULTURES OF CYPRUS: Language
Greek: YIA SOU
2003 opening of borders
2 CULTURES OF CYPRUS: Similarities
Shish Kabab / Soulaki
Hellim / Halloumy
Chakistes
2 CULTURES OF CYPRUS: Similarities
2 CULTURES OF CYPRUS: Similarities (Family)
Big family gatherings is an essential part of the Cyprus culture
The United States- a country full of different cultures.
What connects us?