Kahramanmaraş hosts Living Heritage Festival showcasing traditional crafts

The ‘Living Heritage: Kahramanmaraş Exhibition’ is currently being held at Kahramanmaraş Castle, showcasing works by masters recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as carriers of intangible cultural heritage. The exhibition features traditional arts and crafts including copper processing, Maraş needlework, sim sırma, and various calligraphy and illumination techniques.

In addition to the exhibition, the festival includes various workshops and talks. Activities such as the Maraş Needle Workshop and Woodblock Printing Workshop at the Kahramanmaraş Maturity Institute allow participants to learn traditional techniques. Other events include the ‘Züleyha ile Sınırsız Sohbetler’ talk series and traditional net embroidery workshops led by local artists.