Alanya Embraces the Whole World with its Cultural Caravan

Alanya Municipality for the 24th time this year, was held in the fascinating atmosphere of the historical Red Tower, celebrating its 800th anniversary. Alanya Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik, CHP District Mayor Bülent Kandemir, Deputy Mayor Murat Levent Koçak and local and national press representatives attended the well-attended meeting. The festival, which will turn the city into a fair between 21-27 May, is expected to be a lifeline for the local tradesmen's economy and to bring the district's global brand value and tourism potential to the top.

Cultural Caravan Unites with Gastronomy and Art

Sharing the details of the festival at the meeting, Vice President Koçak announced that this year's main theme was determined as "caravan", referring to the historical mission of the district, which is a Yoruk and Turkmen city. In addition to local delicacies in the events that will be held simultaneously with the Turkish Cuisine Week, special gastronomy areas will be created where different nationalities living in the district will exhibit their own cultures, thanks to the New Alanians Platform. Prof. Dr. The exhibition of endemic plants prepared under the leadership of Hayri Duman and the works produced from silk cocoons by local handicraft trainees will also be presented to the visitors.

International Stars Will Perform in the Historical City

Mayor Özçelik pointed out that festivals are not just entertainment, but a giant cultural transfer and trade bridge. Emphasizing that the district has maintained its character as a port and trade city throughout history, Mayor Özçelik stated that they will continue to invest in the future of the city by taking the quality of these organizations to the next level every year. Within the scope of the festival, which will start with a cortege march; Aşkın Nur Yengi, Melek Mosso and world-famous artist Goran Bregoviç will give a concert. At the event, Lifetime Achievement Awards will also be presented to Mehmet Balki, Ahmet Arslan and Ahmet Dalabasmaz for their support to agriculture.

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