Diyarbakır Culture Road Festival Begins with a Ceremony at the Archaeology Museum

Organized for the fifth time this year by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Diyarbakır Culture Road Festival opened its doors with a comprehensive culture, art, and gastronomy marathon that will last for nine days.

Start of the Festival and Protocol Attendance

The opening program of the events in Diyarbakır, the twenty-second stop of the Turkey Culture Road Festival, took place at the Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum.

Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Serdar Çam, Diyarbakır Governor Murat Zorluoğlu, and city protocol attended the opening program.

Tourism and Visitor Data

Diyarbakır Governor Murat Zorluoğlu emphasized the city's historical and cultural heritage, drawing attention to the increase in the number of visitors.

According to the announced data, the number of visitors showed a twenty-two percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Event Venues and Number of Programs

Throughout the festival, a total of two hundred and forty-nine events at fourteen different venues across the city will meet with Istanbul residents and locals.

For nine days, visitors will be able to participate in cultural activities offered in a wide range from exhibitions to concerts.

Gastronomy Focal Points

Forty-eight flavor points were established in the gastronomy area, which was designated as the focal point in this year's organization.

Within the scope of the gastronomy program, well-known chefs and authors will appear before food lovers through various events.

Concerts and Children's Events

Free public concerts will be given by many well-known artists and music groups on the stages to be set up in Nevruz Park.

Little visitors, on the other hand, will meet with special programs such as Ethnosport, Children's Village events, and the ASELSAN Children's Festival.

Closing Date

All these events full of culture, art, and entertainment will continue without interruption until October 18.