Mansur Yavaş emphasizes cultural heritage at Beypazarı Festival

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş attended the opening of the 29th International Beypazarı Festival. During the event, Yavaş emphasized the importance of preserving intangible cultural heritage, including local traditions, customs, and culinary practices, to ensure they are passed down to future generations.

Yavaş noted that Beypazarı possesses a rich historical layers spanning from the Galatians and Phrygians to the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman eras. He highlighted that festivals serve as a vital tool for introducing this diverse local culture to the world.

Addressing political questions, Yavaş stated that he is focused on fulfilling his current duties as Mayor of Ankara and dismissed rumors regarding upcoming elections. He also touched upon the economic difficulties facing the country, specifically mentioning the struggles of retirees and noting that he provides regular support to approximately 77,000 retirees.