[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?