European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - March 27, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse 24 hours in Adana photos and text by Dave Diehl shopkeepers above await business. Artisans at right working in a foundry. Day by Day Adana is a Typ ical City of shoppers and cars. Celebrants below dance at festivities for a Groom. There s something special about every City. Adana in Southern Turkey is no exception. Turkey since becoming a Republic after world War i under Ataturk Mustafa Kemal is it is said a new nation in a very old cities like Adana known As the textile capital of Turkey is reputed for its old and new. A major Highway provides a natural division for the old and new. South of the e5, the Road that links Asia with Europe the Turkey of yesterday is still there. You can go Back As far As you like there with a trip to the centuries old mosque or enjoy the pleasures of a turkish Bath. In new Adana the changing face of Turkey appears. Where some streets Are hardly distinguishable from those in the modern neighbouring Europe the old Charm and warmth of the turkish people is still the Rule. Wherever you go in Turkey however you Are hosted by warm and Friendly people. People who you soon find Aren t caught up in the worries and problems of modern Day life. And although languages Are different communicating with the turks seems always easy when its done with a smile. Stripes Magazine March 27, 1986
