Mardin Bulgur Festival Opens in Trabzon, Strengthening Ties
A cultural festival in Trabzon showcased Mardin's culinary heritage and featured a symbolic jersey exchange between the cities' football clubs.
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- Mardin Bulgur Festival held in Trabzon on Sept 25-26
- 10 bulgur varieties and traditional dishes showcased
- Mayor Genç and Mardin officials attended opening
- Mardin 1969 Spor gifted No. 47 jersey to Mayor Genç
- Reciprocal Anchovy Festival planned for Mardin in November
The Mardin Bulgur Festival opened on September 25 at Trabzon's 15 July Martyrs and Liberty Park, organized by the Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality, the Mardin Trabzonspor Supporters Association, and the Mardin Bulgur Industrialists Association. The event aimed to strengthen cultural bonds between the Black Sea and Mesopotamia regions.
Ten distinct varieties of bulgur, including the signature meat-topped version, were introduced to visitors. Renowned chef Hikmet Ölçer and his team prepared traditional Mardin dishes on-site, while folk dance groups from both cities performed throughout the festival.
“We see football as a tool for brotherhood.”
Trabzon Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç and Mardin AK Party Provincial Chairman Mehmet Uncu attended the opening ceremony. Uncu noted the festival was first held ten years ago and announced plans for a reciprocal Anchovy Festival in Mardin this November.
Adding a sporting dimension, Mardin 1969 Spor Press Spokesperson Kadir Üründü presented Mayor Genç with a number 47 jersey representing Mardin's license plate code. Genç stated he follows the club's progress in the Trendyol 1. Lig and wished them future promotion to the Super Lig.
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