Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Awarded EFFE Seal Certificate in Berlin

Muğla Metropolitan Municipality received the EFFE Seal for Festival Cities and Regions in Berlin as part of efforts to promote city festivals internationally and develop cultural and artistic collaborations.

Muğla Metropolitan Municipality joined the EFFE Seal for Festival Cities and Regions initiative under the European Festivals Association (EFA) as part of work carried out in line with the "World City Muğla" vision. This certificate, which strengthens Muğla's international connections among festival cities, was presented at a conference held in Germany's capital, Berlin, on November 5-6, 2026. On behalf of the Metropolitan Municipality, Head of Foreign Relations Department Hülya Muratlı received the certificate from European Festivals Association President Jan Briers.

The EFFE Seal for Festival Cities and Regions brings together cities and regions supporting culture and arts on a European scale, enabling the sharing of experiences, international connections, and the development of joint work among local administrations, festivals, and cultural and artistic organizations.

The Berlin Conference, held under the theme "Europe – The Art of Belonging," brought together around 500 participants from different European countries. During the program, Muğla's cultural diversity and experiences in the field of festival management were shared with international participants, while the importance of increasing access to cultural and artistic events for women and youth living in rural areas was emphasized. Evaluation: Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras stated that the EFFE Seal will contribute to the city's international visibility in the field of culture and arts.