# Cultural heritage and traditions in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-heritage-and-traditions-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-08-28T18:03:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Cultural activities and traditions are being highlighted in various Turkish regions. In Aydın, preparations have been completed for the 744th annual Dedebağ Keşkek Hayrı, including landscaping and maintenance at the Dedebağ Tomb and recreation area. In the Karacasu district of Aydın, the 37th Karacasu Afrodisias Culture, Art and Promotion Festival has launched. The five-day event focuses on the historical heritage of the ancient city of Afrodisias and features local crafts such as red clay pottery, traditional music, and parades. The festival is set to conclude alongside August 30 Victory Day celebrations. In Diyarbakır, the Dengbêj Evi in the Sur district continues its work in preserving Kurdish oral literature. While the facility attracts approximately 150,000 visitors annually, coordinator Ahmet Yılmaz noted that the master-apprentice project intended to pass this heritage to younger generations is currently facing budget constraints due to public savings measures. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Karacasu Afrodisias Culture and Art Festival begins in Aydın The 37th Karacasu Afrodisias Culture, Art and Promotion Festival has begun in Aydın, Turkey, featuring a 14.7-meter pide, traditional pottery demonstrations, and celebrations of local heritage. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afrodisias-festival-begins-in-karacasu-with-giant-pide-parade ### 2026-08-27: Cultural traditions continue in Aydın and Diyarbakır Cultural traditions continue in Turkey as preparations begin for the 744th Dedebağ Keşkek Hayrı in Aydın and the Dengbêj Evi in Diyarbakır preserves Kurdish oral literature. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-traditions-continue-in-aydn-and-diyarbakr --- Cite as: Cultural heritage and traditions in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-heritage-and-traditions-in-turkey