I have had amazing time learning about the rich culture of Turkey. MARTI (Maryland Turkish American Inhabitants) has provided excellent opportunities to experience every aspect of the culture through cooking classes, Turkish dinners and excellent Turkish language classes!

Many thanks to MARTI (Maryland American Turkish Inhabitants) for providing a place where me can experience hospitality at the Turkish people. Wishing MARTI's members and visitors all the best!

John Buydos

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Hello,

You may find this message strange. But I sent this email from neither northern nor southern states. I am sending this email from thousands of miles away, from the big star of Aegean: “Izmir”. After I visited your web page, I could not stop myself to share my ideas. I am an accountant in Izmir. I am the Secretary General of EGEMDER, an accounting firm. I assure you that your association is fulfilling a great mission. Only people who are dealing with associations can understand and appreciate your eagerness to represent our country, and core values even though you are far away from your country. The only thing I can do is to applause (even, while standing!). As a Turkish, we are proud of your accomplishments. I always remember Mehmet Akif’s following expression:

Dear MARTI:

I am so hapy that MARTI has opened the community center here in Baltimore. I am taking Turkish class and Turkish cooking lessons and enjoying the events sponsored by the center. I look forward to continuing to have a “little bit of Turkey” here in Baltimore.

Dear MARTI:

Before I had taken your Turkish language and cooking classes, I used to respect Turkish culture a lot. But now, when I am taking your classes, my respect and admiration for Turkey sky rocketed!

Dear MARTI,

I would like to thank Marti for providing Turkish cooking and language classes. It has been very helpful way to learn about the Turkish culture.