MATA News

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May 19, 20231 min read

Celebrating May 19th - Youth and Sports Day

MATA would like to celebrate May 19th with the Turkish American Community today. In Türkiye, it is known as Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı...

Apr 22, 20231 min read

MATA Annual Meeting and Celebration of April 23, National Children's Holiday in Türkiye

On April 23, 2023, the Maryland American Turkish Association (MATA) held its annual General Meeting at 1:30 PM. The meeting was held at...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

MATA Calls for Donations for Earthquake Victims in Türkiye

As the Maryland American Turkish Association (MATA), we are deeply saddened by the earthquake disaster that hit various cities in...

Nov 27, 20221 min read

Important Announcement

The MATA Board is devastated by the news of another senseless bombing in the heart of Istanbul near Taksim Square. On November 13th,...

Apr 26, 20221 min read

In Memory of Kent Drummond (June 23, 1938 to April 23, 2022)

Kent O. Drummond, a gentle and kind man, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2022 after a two month battle with COVID. He and his wife of 65...

Oct 4, 20211 min read

Turkish Festival

Local Turkish American Community celebrates Turkish Festival in DC at The Wharf on October 3rd. This annual event, sponsored by ATA-DC...