# International Tropical Fruit Festival in Alanya

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-tropical-fruit-festival-in-alanya
> Updated: 2026-10-15T10:39:05.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

The fifth International Alanya Tropical Fruit Festival was held in Alanya, Turkey, under the theme ‘A Tropical Story from the Caribbean to Alanya’. The event focused on showcasing the region’s agricultural diversity and the integration of tropical farming with local tourism.

Participants highlighted approximately 40 types of tropical fruits, including avocado, banana, dragon fruit, and papaya. The festival featured a variety of activities such as culinary workshops, tasting competitions, and musical performances. 

International diplomatic presence included representatives from the embassies of Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Panama. Local officials, including Alanya Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik, also attended the festivities to promote the area’s gastronomic and agricultural potential.

## Claims

- The International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival will take place from October 24 to 31, 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Selvihan Eroğlu, Aziz Alaca, and Simay Antep comprise the Short Film Directors Association jury. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Short Film Directors Association jury will determine the Best Director award for the National Short Film Competition. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Mehmet Eryılmaz, Murat Düzgünoğlu, and Çiğdem Sezgin comprise the FİLM-YÖN jury. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The FİLM-YÖN jury will evaluate films for the Best Director award in the National Feature Film Competition. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival announces program and juries

The 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (Oct 24-31, 2026) will feature industry panels, inclusive ‘barrier-free’ screenings for disabled viewers, and the announcement of competition juries.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alanya-hosts-5th-international-tropical-fruit-festival

### 2026-10-11: Alanya hosts fifth International Tropical Fruit Festival

The fifth International Alanya Tropical Fruit Festival was held from October 9-11, showcasing Alanya’s tropical agriculture, local gastronomy, and international culinary diversity.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alanya-hosts-fifth-international-tropical-fruit-festival

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