# Çorum culinary heritage showcase in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orum-culinary-heritage-showcase-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-05T14:12:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The city of Çorum, Turkey, is participating in the San Sebastian Gastronomika event in Spain to showcase its ancient culinary heritage. As the first and only city to receive a special municipal-level invitation, the city aims to introduce its food culture, which traces back to the Hittite era, to international chefs, researchers, and industry professionals.

During the event, the Çorum gastronomy stand features over 40 products, many with geographical indication status, alongside traditional handicrafts such as hand-woven carpets and İskilip silk fabrics. The program includes live cooking demonstrations and a reception at Miramar Palace. These efforts are part of the ‘GastroÇorum’ project, a strategic move intended to support the city’s goal of joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for gastronomy.

## Claims

- Çorum Municipality opened a gastronomy stand at the 28th San Sebastian Gastronomika event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The San Sebastian Gastronomika event is being held from October 5 to October 7, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Çorum is the only city-level participant in the 2026 Gastronomika event. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Çorum stand features more than 40 products, many of which have geographical indications. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 150 stands are participating in the congress and fair area. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The exhibition includes traditional handicrafts such as hand-woven carpets and İskilip silk fabrics. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Çorum gastronomy showcased at San Sebastian Gastronomika

Çorum Municipality is presenting its culinary heritage and traditional handicrafts at the 28th San Sebastian Gastronomika in Spain, featuring over 40 regional products.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orum-gastronomy-showcased-at-san-sebastian-gastronomika

### 2026-10-02: Çorum to showcase culinary heritage at San Sebastian Gastronomika

Çorum will participate in San Sebastian Gastronomika 2026 in Spain, showcasing its ancient Hittite-era culinary heritage to promote its goal of joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orum-promotes-cultural-and-culinary-heritage-through-new-international-projects

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