Invitation to a Vegetarian Festival in Turkey
Unfortunately the last EVU Congress,
originally planned for September
2001 in Istanbul, had to be postponed.
Since the organization of a
second event in 2001 (additionally to
the 35th World Vegetarian Congress in
Scotland in July) did not seem appropriate,
the new date has now been set
for June next year and by that guarantees
a reasonable interval in the sequence
of meetings.
However, after many discussions
within the EVU board, with representatives
of member organizations,
individual members and after evaluation
of our survey, the EVU now offers
a slightly different formula: The
traditional Congress practice will be
honoured by a programme of lectures
and work shops but at the same time
we want to offer holiday enjoyment
for the whole family.
The Turkish organizers and the
EVU board are convinced that a combination
of meeting young and not so
young kindred spirits, informative
lectures and interesting work shops,
tasty vegetarian and vegan food, surroundings
that are just as beautiful as
they are inspiring, will do justice to
the motto of next year’s event:
”JOY OF LIFE”
Below you will find the first announcement,
updates of which will be
distributed as soon as the programme
is developed in more detail:
WHEN:
From 21 June (Welcome Party) to
26 June 2003 (Farewell Dinner)
Check out 27 June, 2003.
WHERE:
at the Club Natura Oliva in Bafa,
Milas at the Bafa lake. The Bafa Lake
is a natural paradise on the border of
the Aydin-Mugla province of the
Aegean Region. In ancient times Lake
Bafa was a gulf on the Aegean coastline.
With time it lost its connection
with the sea. It contains four islands
and is surrounded by historical sites.
This unique area combines natural
beauty with cultural treasures and
thus makes it a perfect destination for
sportsmen, ornithologists, artists and
photographers - in short, for anyone
interested in nature, archeology and
history. A pleasant Mediterranean climate
invites for long walks, swimming
or just soaking up the sun on the
beaches of the sea or the lake.
For more details please look at
www.clubnatura.com
HOW TO GET THERE:
From Izmir airport, the Club
Natura is 2 hours away and 12 hours
from Istanbul airport. A round trip
Istanbul-Izmir by Turkish airlines
costs about 170.- Euro (however, free
bus transport from and back to Istanbul
airport is included in the price).
WHAT IS OFFERED / POINTS OF INTEREST:
Though the programme puts emphasis
on leisure and socializing, it
will at the same time propose lectures,
workshops (Turkish vegetarian cooking
etc.), slide shows and discussion
groups. Morning yoga sessions are
planned and outdoor activities (boating
etc.) will be organized. Of course,
a stay in Turkey would not be complete
without listening to Turkish
music, which will be played for your
listening pleasure.
ACCOMMODATION:
The resort is situated on an extensive
area covered with olive trees
right in the center of the natural environment.
The housing is designed
as two-floor bungalows. Every bungalow
has 4 rooms, each with bathroom
en-suite. For those preferring to
be even closer to nature, possibilities
for camping are available.
FOOD:
All vegan and vegetarian breakfasts,
lunches and dinners will be a
feast, prepared by experienced vegetarian
cooks. Locally grown organic
ingredients will be used, the bread
will be baked daily out of locally
grown organic grains and the olive oil
used will be also organic of the land
where the festival will take place.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline for early registration:
15 February 2003
Deadline for booking:
30 April 2003
(Booking after 30 April 2003 depends
on room availability)
REGISTRATION OFFICE:
Contact Person: Bora Sari
Address:
S. Halil Ibrahim
Cd. No: 51/8 Istinye
Istanbul
Turkey 80860
Tel: 90.212. 277 77 11
Fax: 90.212. 277 60 42
Email: bora.sari@orkestral.com
(regular updates will follow as the programme develops)
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