Founded in 1987, ATA-NC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Turkish culture and sharing Turkish heritage within the Triangle community and throughout North Carolina. Some of our annual events include the International Festival of Raleigh, Children's Day Festival of Cary, the Nazım Hikmet Poetry Festival, and get-togethers on religious and Turkish national holidays. Our dedicated space, the Turkish House (Türk Evi) hosts everything from tae kwan do classes to Turkish folk dancing practice to poetry workshops. ATA-NC is 100% volunteer-run (including our Executive Committee and Board of Directors). During any provision of services, ATA-NC does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, color, religious affiliation, sex, gender identity, age, disability, physical appearance, national origin, language, educational background, and/or veteran status.