Turkey hosts diverse cultural, art, and gastronomy festivals across various regions

Various cultural, culinary, and artistic festivals are taking place across Turkey. In Istanbul, the Turkey Culture Route Festival continues its 20th stop, featuring international performers like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to showcase the city as a major cultural route.

Regional events include the 95th Izmir International Fair, which features culinary experiences, and the 1st International Gastronomy and Viticulture Festival in Tekirdağ. In Muğla, the 33rd International Culture and Art Festival is set to begin on September 25, featuring kite art and music. Trabzon is hosting the 5th International Art Meeting with 20 artists from several countries, as well as a Civil Participation Summit.

Other local celebrations include the Bozkurt Culture, Sport, Agriculture, and Livestock Festival in Denizli, and the 23rd International Konya Mystic Music Festival, which highlights the city's spiritual heritage through music and seminars. In Van, the 'Festival in Our Village' program brought activities to children in the Tuşba district.