American, Turkish and Chicago flags beside the Picasso in Daley Plaza, first festival, 2003

Whirling dervishes perform for a packed audience, 2003

Folk dance troupe beneath the 2004 festival banner

Musicians playing darbuka and kanun, 2004

Dancers on the main stage beneath the 3rd festival banner, 2005

Mehter band in procession, 2005

Whirling dervishes on the outdoor stage, 2006

Dancers in red skirts on the main stage, 2006

A whirling dervish before a packed plaza, “Chicago Meets Istanbul”, 2007

Balloon release above the crowd, 2007

Turkish and American flags carried on stage, 2007

Grand finale: performers line the stage with American and Turkish flags, 2008

Main stage under the 2008 festival banner, “Discover Turkey in Chicago”

Red and white balloons released in front of the Daley Center, 2009

Folk dancers beneath the “All Things Turkish” banner, 2009

Ottoman-style gateway with Turkish and American flags, 2010

Visitors pose at the Ottoman house façade, 2010

Mehter drummers with the Loop skyline behind, 2011

Dancers face the crowd, skyscrapers beyond, 2011

Folk dancers in blue costumes, 10th festival, 2012

Fashion show: models in traditional costumes, 2012