Subject: “Time Travel to 1902, at Parma House, Istanbul”
Date: November 18 and 19, 2014, Istanbul, Turkey
“Time Travel to 1902, at Parma House”
The “travel” to be done in multi-cultural Ottoman Capital; Istanbul, takes start from Parma House that belonged to Ottoman Palace Tailor Paul Parma in 19th century. The building of Parma Appartment House that was previously restored and designed in such a way like a small-scale tailoring museum, is the present-time Armada Pera Hotel. Time Travel project with the realization of the scenario designed by Bridging Ages, which aims to give an idea of how different cultures influenced lifestyle and its progress in Ottoman-era Istanbul, will take place and end at the Pallacio di Venezia in Istanbul.
-This stage of the TimeTravel is closed to press & public in order to keep the concentration of the participants who play roles according to the Scenario on which the re-enactment is structured and shaped. But, soon afterward it will be open to press and families during the Meeting after 12.00 p.m. while the players will still be wearing their original costumes (*).-
Among the participants of the “Travel” are Mario Parma, the grandchild of Paul Parma and other family members from Italy, as well as the representatives from Italian, Turkish cultural circles and the students of Italian College in Istanbul. The Coordinator of the project that is under the patronage of Italian Embassy in Ankara, is Ms. Cecile Franchetti (Bridging Ages- TimeTravel Venice) who is also bringing the authentic costumes from Italy.
Note to Editor: “TimeTravel” is not a mere historical re-enactment but a new way of teaching history and being developed by “Bridging Ages” in collaboration with the University Ca' Foscari both in Venice. It is also an activity of the Public History: NFPH (National Foundation of Public History). Time Travels focuse on the use of local history and the ways of applying this knowledge to the benefit of the today’s local community. Local sites and stories connect the past with current issues of society in "TimeTravel" scenarios together with the then costumes and decoration in which students also participate and play roles. Now, after 6 months of specific preparation, this project will now “Time Travel to 1902, at Parma House”, is taking place in Istanbul between the dates of November 18 and 19, 2014.
(*) Events open to press participation:
1) November 18, 2014, Tuesday evening, 18:30-20:00 hrs., Coctail Party at Parma House - The Armada Pera Hotel, Galatasaray, İstanbul
2) November 19, 2014, Wednesday afternoon, after 12:00 a.m., Meeting at Palace of Venice, Cihangir, İstanbul,
It is kindly requested from the press representatives to notify us via e.mail to armadailetisim@armadahotel.com.tr to indicate which of the following events they would like to attend; the Coctail Party with the participation of Parma family and Cecile Franchetti, on Tuesday evening, November 18th, or the "Meeting" on Wednesday 12:00 pm at Palazzio di Venezia, Cihangir which requires official permission for access. Thanks in advance. Armada Pera Hotel.
Sources: "Bridging Ages": http://www.bridgingages.com
Story of the Parma House and Parma Family: http://www.armadapera.com/pg_en/story.asp and high resolution photos of the house: http://www.armadapera.com/i/gorsel.html
Turkish text of the bulletin:
http://armadahotel.com.tr/newsletter/bulten/2014.11.15_Pera.html |
