# Alaca Festival in Çorum

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alaca-festival-in-orum
> Updated: 2026-09-20T19:17:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Alaca Festival, organized by the Alaca Municipality in the Çorum district of Turkey, was held to preserve local culture and strengthen community ties.

The event began with an opening ceremony attended by local officials, including District Governor Meriç Dinçer and Mayor Şerif Arslan, who visited stalls to interact with local producers. The festival featured various activities, including concerts and cultural events intended to highlight regional dynamics and stimulate the local economy.

The five-day event concluded with a concert by folk artist İsmail Altunsaray, drawing thousands of attendees. During the closing ceremony, Mayor Arslan emphasized that the community’s strength lies in its solidarity, while other regional officials expressed gratitude to the participants.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: AlacaFest concludes with İsmail Altunsaray concert in Çorum

The five-day AlacaFest in Çorum, Turkey, concluded with a final concert by İsmail Altunsaray, attended by thousands of citizens and various local political officials.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alacafest-concludes-with-ismail-altunsaray-concert-in-orum

### 2026-09-17: Alaca Festival begins in Çorum to celebrate local culture

The inaugural Alaca Festival has launched in Çorum, Turkey, featuring a four-day program of cultural events and concerts to promote local heritage and economic activity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alaca-festival-begins-in-orum-to-celebrate-local-culture

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