The “Rize Days” festival in Ankara, organized by the Ankara Rize Associations Federation (RİDEF) and supported by the Rize Governorship and Rize Municipality, reached its peak on its third day, attracting a significant number of visitors. The event, which brings Rize’s cultural heritage, natural beauty, gastronomy, art, and social life to the capital city, resonated with the sounds of tulum and kemençe throughout Ankara, especially over the weekend.
“Nayla 6 Talks” Highlight Rize’s Visionary Projects and Heritage
As part of the festival, the “Nayla 6 Talks” provided a platform for discussions on Rize’s visionary projects. Experts in various fields participated in these talks, delving into Rize’s history, cultural structure, and regional values. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about important aspects of Rize’s social memory and future endeavors.
Cultural Performances and Traditional Music Captivate Audiences
Throughout the day, the festival grounds were filled with continuous horon dances and the melodies of tulum and kemençe. Visitors actively experienced Rize’s vibrant culture, with horon circles and musical performances creating colorful scenes that captivated the audience.
A Taste of Rize: Local Delicacies and Cultural Treasures
The Ankara Rize Days festival showcased a wide array of Rize’s unique flavors and cultural values, drawing considerable interest from visitors. Among the popular attractions were the atmaca (falcon), Rize cloth, Rize simidi (bagel), pepeçura (a traditional dessert), muhlama (cornmeal and cheese dish), enişte lokumu (a type of Turkish delight), kavurma (fried meat), and kuru fasulye (dried bean stew).
Distinguished Guests Attend the Festival
Notable figures, including Gaziantep Governor Kemal Çeber and State Airports Authority (DHMİ) General Manager Enes Çakmak, were among the visitors to the festival. RİDEF President Muammer Bostan and the board members personally engaged with the guests, providing information about the social responsibility projects and cultural elements featured at the event.
The festival successfully brought the essence of Rize to Ankara, fostering cultural exchange and showcasing the region’s rich traditions to a broader audience.
Source: https://www.gazeterize.com/ankara-rize-gunlerinde-cosku-doruga-cikti/amp
