Turkish season in France to start today

Turkish Season in France activities, set to last for about nine months, will start today in France. Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay and his French counterpart Frederic Mitterrand are expected to hold a joint press conference to launch the events. Afterwards, the Fire of Anatolia dance troupe is scheduled to perform in front of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a concert. An exhibit of Ottoman Caftans at the Louvre and one on Istanbul at the Grand Palais are among the most important events during the season. President Abdullah Gul and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are expected to open the Grand Palais exhibit together.