Turkey Culture Road Festival Begins in Mardin
The Turkey Culture Road Festival, held for the second time in Mardin, opened its doors with a ceremony at the Sakıp Sabancı City Museum.
The Turkey Culture Road Festival, held for the second time in Mardin, began with an opening program organized at the Sakıp Sabancı Mardin City Museum.
The opening ceremony held at the Sakıp Sabancı Mardin City Museum was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı, Mardin Governor Tuncay Akkoyun, Mardin Deputy Faruk Kılıç, provincial protocol members, and art enthusiasts. Mardin Governor Tuncay Akkoyun stated that within the scope of the events, which will last for nine days, concerts, plays, exhibitions, talks, workshops, film screenings, and street performances will bring vitality to the city.
Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı announced that 172 events will be held across 9 different venues during the organization, which will last for nine days between October 17 and 25. The program features the 'Exhibition of the Ottoman Sacred Relics', children's events, and traditional art workshops. Additionally, with the Flavor Point project involving more than 30 restaurants to highlight Mardin's gastronomic heritage, local delicacies such as stuffed ribs and sembusek are being promoted.
On the stage to be set up at the Artuklu Fair Area, Demet Akalın, Serkan Kaya, Ceza, Sefo, Simge, Kıraç, Mert Demir, and Fatma Turgut will give concerts throughout the festival. The events will continue until October 25.