Second Marmaris Seafood Festival Ends in Selimiye
Three-day event showcased Aegean cuisine, culture, and international chefs in the coastal town.
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- Second annual Marmaris Seafood Festival held over three days in Selimiye
- International chefs from Germany, Croatia, and Rhodes participated
- Events included cooking shows, folk dances, yoga, paddleboarding, and pet adoption
- Festival also hosted a Local Market Day in Taşlıca village on October 4
- Marmaris Mayor Acar Ünlü emphasized promoting the region's richness globally
The second Marmaris Seafood Festival concluded on October 5 after three days of gastronomy and cultural events in Selimiye. Organized by Marmaris Municipality with local businesses and residents, the festival highlighted the region's seafood and Aegean culinary traditions.
Guest chefs from Turkey, Germany, Croatia, and Rhodes reinterpreted local ingredients in cooking demonstrations and tastings. Street performances included sirtaki dances, traditional wedding music, and a concert by the Yasu Greek Band.
“We want to introduce Marmaris's richness to the world”
A pet adoption drive with the Marmaris Animal Care Center found homes for shelter dogs. The final day featured yoga and stand-up paddleboarding at Sığ Liman before a closing concert by Batuhan Şaraplı.
Earlier on October 4, the festival visited Taşlıca village, 45 km from Marmaris, for a Local Market Day. Villagers presented keskek, chickpea stew, karakılçık wheat bread, honey, olive products, and handmade crafts alongside folk dances by university ensembles.
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