Local flavors will be introduced throughout the year with Culture Road Festivals

Minister Ersoy told the AA correspondent that they will highlight gastronomy at the 4th Antalya Culture Road Festival, which will be held in Antalya this year.

Ersoy stated that the festival will contribute to the promotion of the city's cultural and artistic life as well as its gastronomy richness.

Stating that the festival was held in 26 cities this year and that they aim to reach 32 cities next year, Ersoy stated that Antalya is one of the important tourism centers that hosts many local and foreign visitors.

Explaining that more than 440 events will be held in more than 40 venues in Antalya, Ersoy emphasized that the festival program will include events appealing to different age groups, from concerts to traditional arts, from opera and ballet to theater performances and exhibitions.

Restaurants that keep traditional recipes alive are determined

Pointing out that they opened a separate bracket for gastronomy at the festival, Ersoy explained that the jury formed with the participation of international chefs determined the restaurants that reflect the gastronomy culture of the cities.

Stating that in this study, not only the quality of food but also the preservation of the local cuisine and its transfer to future generations were taken into consideration, Ersoy said:

"In every city, in the cities where the festival takes place, we identify restaurants that are especially good in terms of taste but include old recipes in their menus that suit the culture of the city. We identify restaurants that include recipes that should be kept alive and passed on to future generations. We classify them in our list of taste points. We present these lists to visitors in Go Turkey and our other promotional channels."

Ersoy stated that local and foreign tourists will be able to experience the unique culinary culture of the cities through the designated taste points, and businesses that keep traditional recipes alive will be supported economically.

Emphasizing that they do not limit their promotional activities to the festival period, Ersoy stated that promoting flavor points throughout the year creates positive competition between businesses and contributes to the rise of service standards in the field of gastronomy.

Local producers and women's cooperatives are supported

Ersoy explained that Michelin star chefs were brought together in different cities within the scope of the festivals, and said that the chefs visited local suppliers and developed cooperation with women's cooperatives.

Stating that they encourage the making of supply and purchasing agreements that will last throughout the year in this context, Ersoy said, "In this way, we aim to reflect the promotion in the field of gastronomy to the local economy. We contribute to the economy of the business, maximize the satisfaction of our citizens and visitors, and raise the standards." he said.