Pacifica Institute is organizing the “Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival” to introduce Turkey and Turkish culture in a unique way, from past to present.

Pacifica Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Turkish and American community leaders of the Los Angeles Area. The mission of the institute is to foster peace and honor diversity through DIALOG, and multicultural interaction.

Pacifica has grown steadily since its beginning; its ever-increasing number of volunteers has made it possible to reach more and more communities through activities focusing on HUMAN values.

With a VISION of a collaborative society based on shared human values, Pacifica connects with other like-minded, non-profit organizations and provides opportunities for cooperation among diverse groups. The Institute also organizes conferences, panels, and art activities in pursuit of intellectual interaction.

Pacifica supports the IDEALS, of Turkish members of the community to converse their own culture while adapting to the local society. In addition, it introduces authentic Turkish culture and history to communities across California.

Pacifica Institute organizes many activities by working together with likeminded nonprofit organizations in order to familiarize the real Turkish CULTURE and Turkey to Americans, foreign nationalities, and especially Californians.

• Turkish Arts Exhibitions
• Whirling Dervishes Performances
• Turkish Movies Screenings
• Turkish Music Concerts
• Cultural Festivals
• International Children’s Festivals
• Traditional Ramadan Dinners
• Abrahamic Traditions Dinner
• Turkish Cooking Classes
• Noah’s Pudding Day
• Trips To Turkey
• Humanistic Aids
• Community Outreach
• Seminars, Panels, and Conferences
• Book Festivals
• Luncheon Forums
• Turkish Language Courses
• Community Center Activities
• Thanksgiving Dinners
• International Women's Day
• Mother's Day Celebration
• Coffee Nights