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AEGEAN REGION - Festivals
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Are you looking forward to learn
the culture of Aegean Region? If yes, then you must attend and see
the celebrations and festivals that are organized in various months
by the locals of Turkey. People from different regions within Turkey
enthusiastically come to this region to attend the festivals.
Tourists have always looked for ways to learn culture of the places
they visit. When it comes to the Aegean Region, then it must be said
that the festivals organized here sure depict the stories related to
the culture and tradition of the Turks.
A good way to interact with the locals of the Aegean Region is to
become a part of their celebrations. This can be done by
participating in the festivals that are organized here each month.
Whenever you will visit to this region you will remember it by its
festivals.
Turkey is such a country that has 7 geographical regions that people
from different locations come to explore. Whenever you visit Turkey,
you will have a different experience here that will make you
thrilled for sure. There are many regions in turkey visiting which
will make you love yourself for selecting such a great destination.
One of the best regions of Turkey is the Aegean Region which is a
center of attention of many people. Among many of the reason why
people love to visit this region is its festivals. Each year a
number of festivals are celebrated here. There is no doubt in the
fact that people belonging to various regions and various countries
from across the world come to the Aegean Region just to cherish the
famous festivals celebrated here. The reason behind this can be the
welcoming attitude of the locals of Turkey. The celebrations here
are always grand and therefore people love to be a part of the
festivals celebrated here. Not only this but the festivals here show
that culture and traditions of the people of Turkey.
Talking about the traditional celebrated here, the festival that
starts from the first month of the year i.e. January is the Camel
Wrestling Festival held in Selcuk. Turks from various regions
specially come to this festival and make their male camels wrestle.
Feast and dance is also included in the celebrations of the
festival.
1915 Sea Victory Celebration is a festival that is celebrated in the
month of March in Canakkale. It’s not just celebrated in this region
but in various other regions of Turkey too. Like all other regions
of Turkey, a festival that is common and celebrated in the Aegean
Region is the International Izmir Film Festival. It is held in month
of April. Various films are played and music and orchestra is also a
part of the celebration.
Another festival held in the month of April is the traditional Mesir
Festival. The festival is organized in Manisa. An interesting thing
is that this festival celebrates a gum. It is a special kind of gum
that is made by the blend of 41 spices. This gum is a pain reliever
too.
A festival that most of the tourists and visitors are interested in
attending is the Efes International Festival of Culture and Tourism
in Selcuk. It is organized in the month of May. This festival is
basically a celebration of the cultural heritage of Turkey. It is
associated with the traditions of Ephesus.
A famous festival held in Marmairs in the month of May is the
International Yachting festival. The best motor sailors and gulets
come to this festival for yachting.
The Marmaris Youth and spring festival is also celebrated in the
month of May. It also attracts people from different locations to
attendant this festival where the young generation show their talent
in front the audience. Many other cultural festivals are also
celebrated in the region which are worth seeing. Each month
different locations of the region host different festivals. There is
no specific season for the celebration of the festivals. Hence,
don’t worry that you will not be able to enjoy the festivals during
your visit to the region.
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The provinces located in the
Aegean Region are:
Afyon
Aydin
Denizli
Kutahya
Manisa
Mugla
Usak
Izmir
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