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    1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Dec 31

      So one interesting NYE tradition in Turkey. Yes, some celebrate it—with a🎄tree and gifts. Like a non-religious Xmas, but on NYE. With a twist. Belly dancer. On TV. At midnight. Started in 1980. Only state TV then. One channel. Then they allowed this.https://youtu.be/Yz1VVOkiCgk 

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    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Dec 31

      It became a thing, part of the NYE traditions. Like fireworks. This is the 1983 one. The first few years were all Nesrin Topkapi, a legend, really. It didn’t happen on TV any other day of the year. Just on that that day, at midnight.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln37COxi6QQ …

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    3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Dec 31

      I have since learned that there is a four mile race at Central Park in NYC, starting at the stroke of midnight at NYE. I mean, more power to them. Amazing. Sounds very cheerful and healthy and good. I know many celebrations are muted this year, pandemic and all.

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    4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Dec 31

      Here’s the first one from 1980. Just a few months after a military coup. (It’s Turkey so part of our “tradition” to have a few here and there). It wasn’t an easy time, by any means. People still did seek and find joy, something to look forward to.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8s2OT5D4w8 …

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      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Dec 31

      More power to everyone running that four mile race in Central Park, starting soon. I’m pretty close to the route. I’m going to go out and see where I can cheer them on. Definitely not running, though.😁 Happy New Year! (And @ProMED_mail, please no emails till tomorrow!)

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        1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep Dec 31

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          And, again, much graditude especially to people working at an ER somewhere in the world today, and thanks to everyone who participated in this fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders. Here’s to a better 2022!https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/1477039126268502020 …

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          Amazing! We've met the goal!🥳 1360 people participated and still going.💪 Just had another match drop as well, for another $10K. 🙏 $162K in donations being matched.👏 I'm out of emojis here. Good to exceed a goal when it's all doing good. Thank you! https://events.doctorswithoutborders.org/campaign/zeynepmatch2021 …
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        1. Brian Baresch‏ @Editer Dec 31
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          I like that race as a spectator because people wear festive glowing and flashing devices.

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        1. Umang Jaipuria‏ @umang Dec 31
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          happy new year!

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