Van hosts 10th stop of Türkiye Culture Route Festival
The Türkiye Culture Route Festival, organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, has officially begun in the eastern province of Van, marking the 10th destination of this year’s nationwide festival series.
Speaking at the opening ceremony at the Van Museum, Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Nadir Alpaslan said it was a privilege to launch the festival in a city that reflects nearly 7,000 years of cultural heritage and the legacy of numerous civilizations.
Alpaslan said the festival, first launched in 2021 in a single city, has expanded to seven regions and 26 provinces, evolving into an internationally recognized cultural and arts brand.
He said the events have helped increase the profile of host cities, promote cultural heritage and make arts and culture more accessible to the public while generating economic activity for local businesses, hotels and restaurants through tourism.
