"Performance for Peace" at the Lincoln Memorial on April 24th to Look Forward to the Next 100 Years of Peace between Turkey and Armenia

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 24^th at 12:00 pm at the Lincoln Memorial the Turkic Platform will host a "performance for peace" to raise awareness and foster greater cooperation between Turkey and Armenia given the heightened tensions surrounding the conflict that happen 100 years ago.  The performance will include nearly 150 dancers and a color guard pledging a peaceful next 100 years through dance, while waving flags, and in coordinated costumes.

Tensions between Turkey and Armenia over the 1915 conflict will culminate on April 24^th, marking the 100^th anniversary of Armenian claims, claims Turkey has adamantly denied pointing to the millions of Turks, Kurds, Arabs, and Jews that were also killed during the conflict. 

WHO: 150 dancers and a color guard

WHAT: Flash mob looking forward to a peaceful next 100 years of Turkey-Armenian cooperation.

WHERE:  In front of the Lincoln Memorial

WHEN: Friday, April 24^th at 12:00 pm

WHAT WILL THE PRESS SEE:  Nearly 150 dancers dressed in red and white participating in a coordinated dance while waving flags and unveiling a 900 sq. ft. banner that says #Next100Years.  There will be two 5 minute performances back-to-back. A spokesperson will be on site.

SOCIAL MEDIA: #Next100Years

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SOURCE Turkic Platform

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