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The American Turkish Association (ATA-DC) is a non-political, non-profit (tax-exempt) organization founded in1965 to promote better understanding between the American and Turkish peoples through social, educational, cultural and charitable activities. ATA-DC also initiates and carries out various community-service projects.

ATA-DC's flagship event, the annual Turkish Festival, offers a full day of free activities that range from lively folk dancing and musical performances to arts and crafts activities for children and adults. Visitors also enjoy other much-loved aspects of Turkey such as its delicious cuisine, tradition of coffee fortune reading, and bustling Bazaar.