Culture, art and viticulture come together at the Çal Grape Harvest Festival

The 28th Çal Grape Harvest Culture and Arts Festival, held for the first time on an international scale this year in the Çal district of Denizli , continued with a large turnout on its second day. Jurgis Vilcinska, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to Turkey, as well as numerous guests from the fashion and television worlds, were also in attendance. Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Secretary-General Bülent Bozbaş accompanied the guests.

The program began with the "Grape Harvest: Respect for the Cycle of Nature" event held in the vineyards in the morning. Participants participated in the grape harvest by cutting grapes in baskets and received information about grape production and wine making.

A JOURNEY FROM CULTURAL HERITAGE TO WINERIES

The "Our Shared Cultural Heritage" photography exhibition, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey, was one of the festival's most special events. Following the exhibition, participants toured the Kuzubağ Winery and had the opportunity to observe the production processes firsthand. At noon, visitors were shown pottery making during the "Craft Route - Encountering the Earth" workshop held at the Küp Atölye.

Traditional handicrafts and local flavors of Çal became the center of attention

Cultural stands opened during the festival were met with great interest. Displaying a wide variety of products, from handmade jewelry to paintings, guests were able to experience the region's cultural diversity. At the stands, where foods unique to the Çal region were served, guests were able to experience the richness of the local cuisine.

FESTIVAL ENTHUSIASM REACHES ITS HIGHEST WITH ART AND MUSIC

In the afternoon, a lecture on Çal Bağ Yolu (The Çal Vineyard Road) and wine tasting took place in Lermonos. An exhibition space opened at the historic Selcen Winery, welcoming art lovers, while a wine-based dinner at Erdel Winery added to the festival's excitement. Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Bülent Nuri Çavuşoğlu and Denizli Chamber of Industry President Selim Kasapoğlu also attended the dinner, and the day's finale took place in Kuzubağ. The Uğur Güneş Quartet and Sibel Köse performed at the "Cultural Heritage Meeting" concert, presenting the audience with an unforgettable musical feast.

Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Bülent Nuri Çavuşoğlu, speaking at the event, emphasized the importance of the Çal district and emphasized their unwavering commitment to furthering its progress. Mayor Çavuşoğlu continued, “ We are delighted to welcome our guests to our city. We have achieved a wonderful union together. I would like to thank all the businesses that contributed to the 'Vineyard Road' process. Denizli is a city that can serve as an example to the world in every sense. We believe Çal can become a global brand. Both the Çal Municipality and the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality will further develop this journey. Our guests have instilled positive energy in us.”

Denizli Metropolitan Municipality, under the leadership of Mayor Bülent Nuri Çavuşoğlu, continues to contribute to the city's brand value with its efforts that bring together culture, art, and agriculture.