Turkey hosts various cultural festivals and heritage exhibitions

Various cultural festivals and heritage exhibitions are taking place across Turkey, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

In Mardin, the 23rd stop of the Culture Route Festival has commenced, featuring 172 events including concerts, gastronomy meetings, and the 4th International Film Festival Telkari Awards. The film festival, which has been extended to five days, will evaluate 20 short films and 5 feature films.

Diyarbakır is hosting its own Culture Route Festival, offering programs such as the “Living Heritage: Diyarbakır Exhibition” at the Archaeology Museum, interactive theater for children, and academic panels on local history and linguistics.

In Antalya, an exhibition dedicated to the 800-year-old Döşemealtı carpet-weaving tradition is being held at Cumhuriyet Square to preserve this geographical indication and cultural heritage.