Banquet Scenario Archeology Museum 30 August 2007, Thursday TIME ACTIVITY 18:15 Departure from ICEC 18:50 Arrival to Topkapi Palace 19:35 Entrance to Archeology Museum 20:05 - 20:45 Four lady musicians in authentic costumes will play instrumental works of Turkish classical music in the cocktail area 20:45 Welcome speech and a short presentation on "Mevlana, Mevlevilik and Sema" 21:00 - 21:18 A short "Sema" performance by 6 whirling dervishes and 2 musicians ( reed flute and kudüm, rhythmic) 21:25 A short presentation on Turkish music 21:25 – 21:45 Beginning of Turkish music 21:50 A short presentation on Turkish folk dancing 21:55 - 22:03 1st folk dance show (3 men, 3 women, originally dressed), Thrace 22:06 - 22:14 2nd folk dance show (3 men, 3 women, originally dressed), Eastern Turkey 22:17 - 22:25 3rd folk dance show (3 men, 3 women, originally dressed), Black Sea 22:35 - 22:55 A choreographic oriental dance show by Ney music group dancers ( 3 women, originally oriental dressed) with light effects 22:45 Closure and Appreciation Speeches 23:30 Departure to hotels