Turkish towns host a series of local cultural festivals and gatherings

Gebze’s historic Eskihisar Castle hosted the "Eskihisar Kalesi Kültür Sanat Akşamları" organized by the municipality, featuring folk dance ensembles and a Turkish folk choir. Gebze Mayor Zinnur Büyükgöz said, "We are delighted to host you here and continue expanding cultural activities for children and mothers."

In the Aegean town of Söke, the Güzeltepe neighbourhood held its second "Tahtacı Buluşması" organised by the Ege Tahtacı Dernekleri. Hundreds of participants gathered for traditional music performed by the Dibekdereli Sinan Öztekin Zurna Ensemble and local singers. Speakers highlighted the importance of preserving Tahtacı heritage for future generations.

Çankırı’s traditional circumcision ceremony took place in a Hittite-era salt mine, where 41 boys were circumcised under the supervision of the Ankara Vakıflar Regional Directorate. One of the youths, Seher Özçelik, remarked, "Celebrating the circumcision 150 metres underground is beautiful; we are having fun and are happy."

In Sakarya’s Hendek district, the Çiğdem Yaylası hosted its 88th yearly high‑altitude yayla festival. About 25,000 visitors enjoyed folk dances and horon circles. Attendee Ayşe Altuntaş expressed pride, saying, "We are proud Karadenizli; we keep this heritage alive for future generations."

These events illustrate a wave of community‑driven cultural activities across Turkey, emphasizing the preservation of regional traditions and local identity.