[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING WORLD TURKISH COFFEE DAY

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2022

  Mr. BEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of World Turkish 
Coffee Day, recognizing a living world heritage of humanity listed on 
UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural 
Organization.
  Admitted to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list on December 5, 
2013, Turkish coffee culture has a universal value that must be 
conserved and passed onto future generations. Symbolizing hospitality 
and peace for centuries, Turkish coffee is the world's first coffee 
brewing method. The coffee culture was introduced to Europe by Turks in 
the 17th century and later was spread to the Americas.
  Led by the Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation (TCLF), Assembly of Turkish 
American Associations (ATAA), and American Turkish Association of 
Washington DC (ATA-DC), Turkish Americans throughout Virginia and 
across the country will recognize December 5th as the World Turkish 
Coffee Culture Day on December 5, 2022. From Alexandria to New York 
City, from Michigan to Cleveland, from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles, 
Turkish Americans contributing culturally, socially, and economically 
to their local communities will foster friendships between societies 
through cultural and social activities.
  Please join me in thanking Turkish Americans for their community 
service and gastro diplomacy mission of bridging cultures through civic 
engagement in the U.S.

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