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6th National Gastronomy Days in Rize

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The 6th National Rize Gastronomy Days, branded as GastronomiRize 2026, are scheduled to take took place in Rize, Turkey, from October 8 to 11, 2026. Organized by the Rize Municipality under the motto ‘Living Heritage on the Table,’ the festival focuses focused on the intersection of production, culture, health, and climate sustainability. A major highlight of the event is central feature was the launch of the book ‘Rize Dağlardan Denize Aromatik Mutfak Kültürü’ (Rize Aromatic Kitchen Culture from Mountains to Sea). This publication Sea), which documents the region’s culinary memory through data collected from local villages and homes, homes. The event concluded with recipes tested by academics significant cultural and chefs. The festival incorporates environmental and health initiatives, including the ‘Horon for Climate’ program. This initiative supports activities. To support the Zero Waste Movement led by Emine Erdoğan by using the traditional Erdoğan, a massive horon dance circle was formed by hundreds of participants around a giant tea glass to raise promote awareness about of climate change. Additionally, the ‘Longevity Center Rize’ will host workshops on seasonal nutrition, healthy eating, change and traditional fermented products, featuring experts natural resource protection. The festival showcased the region's culinary diversity, exhibiting over 100 local dishes from 12 districts. More than 150 female producers presented traditional recipes and handmade goods. The program also included discussions on the Ministry future of Health. tea production regarding climate change and featured a hawk beauty contest involving female hawk trainers. Local officials, including Rize Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş and Mayor Rahmi Metin, anticipate anticipated the event will would boost gastrotourism and stimulate the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors. The program is expected to feature over 100 local dishes and a ‘Sharing and Exchange Corner’ for community donations.

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  1. 2026-10-11 13:58 UTC 6th National Gastronomy Days in Rize
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