Cultural festivals showcase Tokat and Erzurum traditions in Istanbul

Various regional cultural festivals are being held in Istanbul to promote the heritage and culinary traditions of Tokat and Erzurum.

The 7th Tokat Days, organized by the Tokat Confederation (TOKKON) at the Atatürk Airport Millet Bahçesi, features geographically indicated products, traditional handicrafts, and folk dances. The event includes a traditional kebab station and has seen participation from local officials, including Tokat Governor Abdullah Köklü and Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu.

Simultaneously, the 7th Traditional Erzurum Local Days are being held in the Sultangazi district as part of the Anatolian Culture Festival. Organized by the Sultangazi Municipality and the Sultangazi Erzurum Cultural and Solidarity Association, the event highlights Erzurum's culinary heritage, specifically featuring İspir beans and kadayıf dolması. Sultangazi Mayor Abdurrahman Dursun and Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mehmet Sekmen attended the festivities.