Turkish culinary week to showcase traditions
Türkiye will celebrate the fifth edition of “Turkish Cuisine Week” between May 21 and 27 this year under a theme celebrating a shared table of heritage, bringing the country’s rich culinary culture to international audiences through traditional dishes, communal dining events and gastronomic workshops.
Organized annually across Türkiye and at Turkish embassies and cultural missions abroad, the week-long program aims to highlight Turkish cuisine not only as a collection of recipes, but also as a living cultural heritage shaped by centuries of history, migration, trade and shared traditions.
This year’s theme emphasizes the idea that meals are more than food — they are a means of preserving memory, strengthening social bonds and passing traditions from one generation to another.
Organizers describe the table as “the oldest language of togetherness,” reflecting the central role shared meals play in Turkish culture.
