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2 clusters · 7 sources · 22 days · First seen · Last updated

Çubuk pickle production and cultural festival

Overview

The cucumber harvest for the geographically-indicated Çubuk turşu has commenced in the Çubuk district of Ankara. Producers are harvesting cucumbers daily to be processed with garlic, hot pepper, bay leaf, and dill, followed by a month-long fermentation process using grape vinegar and lemon salt for domestic and international markets.

Following the harvest, the Çubuk Municipality has initiated promotional activities for the 18th International Çubuk Culture and Pickle Festival. These activities include visits to various Ankara landmarks by the festival mascot, Turşucan, to highlight local cultural heritage. The festival is scheduled to run from September 3 to September 6, featuring concerts, traditional competitions, and product showcases.

Entities

Ankara · Çubuk Municipality · İrfan Topal · Turkish Patent and Trademark Office · Turşucan

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Ankara hosts promotional events for Çubuk Culture and Pickle Festival

    The 18th International Çubuk Culture and Pickle Festival is being promoted across Ankara with mascot Turşucan distributing pickles ahead of the event scheduled for September 3-6.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ankara’s Çubuk Turşu Harvest Fuels Global Export

    Ankara’s Çubuk turşu harvest, led by farmer İrfan Topal, yields 80 bags daily, faces pest and price challenges, and drives domestic and export sales ahead of the September festival.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · dunya.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · haber1.com · haberport.com · rayhaber.com · sivasirade.com